Vol. 56, No. 6 | Poetry

A lone blue swing hangs still from rusty chains, gently lit by the golden hues of a fading summer day, with a soft sunset and silhouetted trees in the background.

End of Summer Song

A poem describing the sense of urgency on missing out on the chance to play during a sunny summer day.

Marina McDonald

Mar 26, 2025

Digitally edited dreamy, prismatic, pastel-hued aerial view of fluffy clouds stretching into the horizon, bathed in soft pink and purple light under a clear blue sky.

I Dream in Poetry

A poem from an Indigenous scholar not defined by any prism.

Šinákamina Ská Wiŋ

Mar 10, 2025

An evening harbor scene with several docked fishing boats under a cloudy sky. The boat in the foreground, named "Falcon Rock," has a white hull with wooden trim and a tall mast with various antennas and flags. Other boats, some with red and blue accents, are moored along the docks in the background. The water is calm, reflecting the boats and the overcast sky. The setting appears to be a coastal marina with wooden pilings and a mix of fishing and recreational vessels.

The Latest Catch

Nav alum Sam’s poem ponders creatures caught by pastel boutiques and restaurants at Fisherman’s Wharf.

Mar 07, 2025