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Fiction & Poetry

Fiction & Poetry

Submerged
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Submerged

In Submerged, Conor Tangney reflects on resilience, isolation and the quiet weight of unseen emotional labour. Through vivid natural imagery and contemplative verse, the poem explores the burdens we carry in silence and the comfort found in knowing others may share them too.

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Welcome to the Past
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Welcome to the Past

A reflection on memory, nostalgia and the transformative power of stepping outside the present. Through vivid storytelling and rich imagery, Carson explores how unfamiliar places, meaningful connections and moments of reflection can reshape our understanding of ourselves.

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