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Lou Storey

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

A Slave to War

Come Back To Me

Pieces of Her

Interviews

Spotlight On Writers – Joseph F Coniglio

Spotlight On Writers – Karen Southall Watts

Spotlight On Writers – Mike Ricketts

A Slave to War

Sunbird

The Heart, A Heart It Is

Snap-beans in a Wooden Bowl

Sama Jestem Dla Siebie

Fragments of Serenity

The Only Asylum

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Pieces of Her

To A Dictator

A Friend in You?

Autumn Leaves Me

Come Back To Me

The Poppy Man

Edith’s Epiphany

Nut Soup

What If Someday Comes?

Ode to a Polish Plum Cake

The Heart, A Heart It Is

Testimonies Of Times