Shadow of Iris

Were you born for perfection? The light turned up too high only burns the retina. Contrast is an art, and sometimes the most beautiful shades of this world can only be seen in the shadows. Shadow of Iris is a journey into the darker aspects of our lives, in the hope, that against such a backdrop we might discover the greater aspects of our souls. Shadow of Iris is an exploration of the willingness of some to see the rock bottom with eyes wide open and yet still decide to act, out of compassion and selfless love.

All poems on Shadow of Iris are original. We ask that you do not copy them.

Shadow of Iris is published and edited by Matt Dioguardi. Content is written by the editor and friends of the editor. With only very few exceptions, all poems are published under pseudonyms. One reason for this is because the pseudonyms often help to reflect the experimental nature of the poem. While sometimes the pseudonyms are used only once, some of our favorite pseudonyms are used on several different pages. We want you to treat these pseudonyms the way you might treat a character in a novel. Please give them a chance to evolve!

If you have questions about Shadow of Iris, please contact the editor.