14th Decrire L’Art Winning Poem
Painting by Malcolm T. Liepke Stranger than strangers perhaps our hearts know what they have become yet your mind likes to entangle, what I can't detangle Beloved, will another drink…
13th Decrire L’Art Winning Poem
'The Conversation' by Zack Zdrale Longing How long ago was it when you sat on this red chair with your long silky blonde hair draped around your smooth shoulders, your…
12th Decrire L’Art Winning Poem
Painting by Joseph Lorusso Respite Let us live within this moment Firmly clamped in our embrace In your auburn flowing locks I feel your soul upon my face Hold me…
Once Upon a Christmas (Runner-up Short Story – July’23)
"By the Quiet Hearth" (Am Stillen Herd) 1894 by Maximilian Schaefer This is the runner-up short story of our second contest, held in the month of July in 2023.Theme: Through…
Bonds Drawn by a Crayon (Winning Short Story – July’23)
Winning short story of our second contest, held in the month of July in 2023.Theme: Through a Child's Eyes: from the perspective of a child,experiencing a notable event or moment.…
Through the eyes of a donation
Painting by Valentin Mikhaylovich Sidorov Russian Postwar & Contemporary painter *Through the eyes of a donation* “It’s a boy”, he says. Dad smiles. Rejoices. Prays. For his wish was granted.…
From Ancient Agony to Modern Misfortune: Tracing the Evolution of Tragedy
What is a tragedy? “To be or not to be’’. In the postmodern world of today, with advanced technology and complexities, where life has become synonymous with suffering, tragedy is…
The Timeless Relevance of 1984: A Thought-Provoking Review
1984 is a prolific masterpiece of art and genius crafted by George Orwell. The dystopian reality we find ourselves in today could never be penned as exquisitely as Orwell has…
Never
Never let your secrets be unveiled,In misunderstanding, do not be impaled.False predictions, let them not deceive,True empowerment, you must believe. Never obscure your deepest emotions,Don't solely admire your virtuous…
Toopistan’s 1st Art and Books Exhibition: Exploring the Hurdles of Being an Artist
On September 30th, 2023, an Art and Books Exhibition was organized by The Order of Pen at NIC Peshawar. The event turned out to be a great success in connecting…