Sherman Alexie’s ironic poem deconstructs stereotypes of Indigenous people, exposing cultural exploitation, identity loss, and survival within white American society.

This poem confronts prejudice, hate, and moral conflict, depicting a doctor treating a bigoted patient with professional duty despite deep offense.

Dégas’ intimate scene explores light, perspective, and ambiguous human tension in a dimly lit, emotionally charged room.

Two paintings by Jean-Baptiste Greuze capture weary domesticity and maternal intimacy.

This poem reveals how human suffering unfolds quietly, unnoticed, while ordinary life continues its daily rhythms, indifferent to personal catastrophe.

Two haunting paintings by Henry Sugimoto capture the emotional weight and injustice of Japanese American internment during World War II.

Miracle Mile is Clark Middleton’s powerful, humorous monologue about disability, resilience, and pursuing acting despite lifelong rheumatoid arthritis.

A vivid exploration of despair and transcendence, Roethke’s poem reveals the raw edges of consciousness, nature, and spiritual awakening.