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Billy Luck

DC DiamondopolousAugust 5, 2018

Billy Luck written by: DC Diamondopolous Billy Luck’s bones rearranged themselves on the bus headed out of Gibsonton for the Tampa train station. He...

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Visions Of U

Cristina MunozMarch 5, 2018

Visions Of U written by: Cristina Munoz @cristinamunoz8 since you told me you're finally over being in love with your straight girl after the confu...

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In The Autumn Of Life

Sobhan PramanikNovember 26, 2017

In the Autumn of Life written by: Sobhan Pramanik @SobhanPramanik A shadow on the hall room wall, cast in hot bright stripes of the August sun seep...

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A Rainy Day with My Silly Friend

Mr FunNovember 7, 2017

A Rainy Day with My Silly Friend written by: Mr Fun @hotsacoman It was a rainy day. I called to my friend, who was standing across the street. Sil...

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Il Giorno In Cui Il Cuore Mi Fu Strappato

Francesco AbateSeptember 17, 2017

Il giorno in cui il cuore mi fu strappato written by: Francesco Abate @FrancescoAbate3 Il giorno il cui il cuore mi fu strappato non il dolore della...

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Friendship

Regis AuffrayMay 19, 2017

Friendship written by: Regis Auffray @rauffray Fledgling affection becomes love Respectfulness fits like a glove Intimacy is a treasure Empathy ...

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Foot Steps & Rose Petals

Mario William VitaleMay 11, 2017

Foot Steps & Rose Petals written by: Mario William Vitale Feet, hair, hands & waist Each drop carelessly penetrates our restless bod...

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FRIENDS

Phyllis P. ColucciMarch 19, 2017

FRIENDS written by: Phyllis P. Colucci @FictionTarot As the seasons whisper tunes of yore, I will remember you… For the friendship which we shared ...

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What A Silly Friend

Mr FunMarch 19, 2017

What a Silly Friend written by: Mr Fun @hotsacoman The trees swayed back and forth. One of the branches was hovering awfully close to my friend's h...

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Mariposa Alas De Dragón

Violet PolluxJanuary 15, 2017

Mariposa alas de dragón written by: Violet Pollux @VioletPollux Me gustaría decirte que te quiero pero algunas palabras no son suficientes para descr...

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If you want to understand who I am, I suggest you listen to the Frank Sinatra songs: “That's Life” and “My Way.” Combined, they accurately define my mindset and the life I have led. From a very early age, I knew there was more going on in the world than what was happening in my own “backyard.” The idea of spending my entire life in the same place seemed foreign, restrictive and unfulfilling. Along the way, I’ve had a number of incredible highs and just as many devastating lows. However, I wouldn't change a single moment. All of it has served a purpose. And as a writer, it has been invaluable.

Georgia, 1966 by P.A. O'Neil

“Well, that closet’s empty.” Carrie set down the armload of dusty boxes and briskly wiped her hands against each other. “What have you got there?”
“What—oh, just a box of letters Mom must’ve written to Dad over the years.”
“Really? I didn’t think your folks were ever separated for any great length of time. I mean, it’s not like he was in the army or anything.”
I patted on the mattress indicating my cousin should sit. “No, but for years their vacation schedules were not compatible, so Mom would take us kids with her leaving Dad behind. This box is full of postcards and letters she sent, so he would feel included.” ...