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Drought

Adele Evershed·April 24, 2022

Drought written by: Adele Evershed @AdLibby1 As soon as she heard the scream coming from the barn,...

Literature English

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The Sirens Ringing Out

David R Mellor·April 4, 2022

The Sirens Ringing Out written by: David R Mellor The sirens are ringing out Did I wake...

English Poetry

·1 min read

Jump Off The Train

Russell Colclough·April 2, 2021

Jump Off The Train written by: Russell Colclough Dust bowl 1930s USA Jump off the train Well,...

English Poetry

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The Best Christmas

Dawn DeBraal·December 17, 2020

The Best Christmas written by: Dawn DeBraal The neighbor’s dog had puppies. They were so cute. Little...

12 Days of Christmas English Literature Christmas Featured Post

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A textbook example of nominative determinism, Lou Storey has always been a storyteller, a fact well illustrated in his art and in his writing. His careers have reflected that as well, first as a creator of idea-based exhibitions for museums, and later as a psychotherapist employing narrative therapies. His art and his writing share qualities of rich texture and detail, examining our capacity to be absurd while allowing a measure of forgiveness for our foibles. Storey and his husband Steve retired in 2021 and moved from New Jersey to Savannah Georgia. “We love everything about Savannah, it is like a city that looks like a park and thinks it’s a small town. Best of all, we can grow bananas in the backyard!”

Treats Only, Please! by Lauren Scott

Creepy cackles from tall, looming trees
startle their jumpy heartbeats as they walk.
Shadows discreetly follow the echoes
while they timidly proceed down the block.

Young voices repeat with conviction,
“It’s just a night for entertainment.”
There’s no need for goosebumps and fear
as their eyes focus on the cracked pavement.

Undeniably sensing they’re not alone,
many follow in their hesitant footsteps,
eager to reach doors and push doorbells
but afraid of frightening special effects....

Features

Olivia’s first visit to K

Santa’s Workshop

Waiting for the Past to Call

Interviews

Spotlight On Writers – Nick Adigu Burke

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

Olivia’s first visit to K

November Memory

Absolution of a Kiss

Rooster Tail

The Kinder Way

Wore Weary

Theodore

American Depression Carnivals 1930’s

1930s

Drought

The Sirens Ringing Out

Jump Off The Train

The Best Christmas

Inside Mia D.

Waiting for the Past to Call

Zenith

Santa’s Workshop

The Significant Breadth of Breath

The Death Parade

Absolution of a Kiss

Zainab

Here Be Dragons

Miejsce Miłości

Rust and Dust

Soul