Written by Alice
A poem inspired by my journey, where I took a somewhat spiritual pilgrimage and watched the spring equinox sunrise on Glastonbury Tor, where I soon felt one with the fairies.
Written by Nina
Inspired by Jan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait (1434), a painting long debated for its unusual details, this poem reimagines the scene from the perspective of an artist tasked with capturing a ghost.
Written by Alice
A poem about the true fate of one of Shakespeare's most tragic heroines. Ophelia’s fate is not one of idle spinsterhood and cats, as a certain showgirl would say, but a fate many women know in some way, shape or form — a life dictated by the patriarchy, until it drives you to madness.
Written by Alice
A prose poem I wrote after a break-up and wanted to connect with my 'witchy’ side. It explores feelings of loneliness, spiraling madness and the negative side of being too independent.
Written by Joshua
An Egyptian mythic poem exploring transformation from decay to rebirth through sacred alchemy.
Written by Joshua
This poem delves into the struggles of a protagonist lost in the darkest depths of immorality and sin, battling against their own impulses.
Written by Joshua
Miss Belvedere is a mystical figure, both alluring and dangerous. This poem explores the interplay of temptation and entrapment as the protagonist is lured into her web, succumbing to her perilous charms.
Written by Olivia
This poem is inspired by Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky. It was created by combining nonsense poetry and a horror tale which was a fun experiment. It's one of my favourite pieces I've made.
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