Featured Contributor Spring/Summer 2021
Poetry
Yasmin Hemmat. holds an M.A in English literature. She is a part-time teacher with a passion for reading and writing poetry and story. Her works have been published in literary journals such as: Piker Press, Spillwords, Literary Hatchet, Literary Yard, Raven Cage Zine, Down in the Dirt magazine and Duane’s Poetree.
A Dark Fairy Tale
She lived in a fairyland, the land of dreams, Among crimson flowers and golden streams. But the wicked monster of grief, made the Joy wither leaf by leaf. Then the bud of laughter shriveled on her lips, the world went dark and there came a total eclipse. She stared at moonless sky, Where stars to darkness die. Then a cold metallic burst of sin, Gave her strength within. She decided to take revenge, Until her life reached to the end. So when the world of fairies turned into dust, She turned into a bloody beast, not to trust.
The Kingdom of Chaos
This poem has been published in Raven Cage Zine issue 36.
The Crescent moon tries to disguise Over starless lake of blue And agony glittering within Her deepening eyes With celestial hue. Owls hooting in madness, Crying over the dead sun Drifting on a sea of sadness. Since the end of the world has begun. Chaos reigns over the ghastly hours Glorifies his bride with a fanciful wreath. Sacrifices faith over the shrine of flowers While enthroning the queen of death. The world’s embraced By the dreary void, The light of hope has been erased And happiness becomes destroyed. The moon’s vanished Dream has died Bliss is banished And love is crucified.