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Havemercy

In this futuristic narrative, a young individual finds themselves at the center of a world where societal structures have broken down, leading to a struggle for survival and understanding. The story delves into the protagonist's journey as they confront the harsh realities of their world, seeking to make sense of the chaos and find a path to redemption. more

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Jaida Jones
Jaida Jones

Jaida Jones is an active author whose works span various literary genres. Her exact birth and death dates are unknown. more

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“I visited the Museum of Modern Art last spring and spent time with David Alfaro Siqueiros's painting, 'Echo of a Scream (1937).' I got spun out by the way he creates tension and movement through the interlocking details in the painting. This poem began as an emulation of Siqueiros's compositional style and, in the process, became an ekphrastic aubade about my old neighborhood.”