The Skrews Poetry Syndication, Issue 006

The Skrews Syndication is a bold and unapologetic literary journal dedicated to amplifying the voices of poets who have been shaped by adversity, trauma, and life‘s harshest trials. While elements of suffering are valued with high esteem in the literary world, most poets who haven‘t already created a name go unheard. We are here to break the silence as a sanctuary for writers whose raw, unflinching words demand to be heard, no matter their status in the poetry community. Our latest issue, titled "Life, Death, and Taxes" (Issue 006, 2024), brings forward thirty-seven evocative poetic works from emerging voices around the world. In another year marked by war, economic upheaval, and growing societal divides, these poets have poured their experiences of marginalization, grief, trauma, mental anguish, and displacement into powerful, thought-provoking works that speak to the human condition in all its complexity. The significance of dark poetry lies not only in its aesthetic or creative appeal, but also in its ability to confront the most uncomfortable aspects of mankind‘s existence. Our contributors are not just poets - they are survivors, witnesses, and storytellers who transform pain into art. This issue offers an unvarnished look at the emotional landscapes shaped by both personal and collective crises. The stories shared within these pages are not just words-they are living testimonies to survival, resilience, and the quiet beauty that can emerge from pain. Whether you‘re a seasoned reader or discovering these voices for the first time, The Skrews Syndication invites you to explore the unfiltered, sometimes gruesome, but always compelling truths of life on the edge.