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Blossoming Under Grey Skies

RhymeRula·July 11, 2018

Blossoming Under Grey Skies written by: RhymeRula @IamtheRhymeRula A ravishing violet flower began to bloom and extend...

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Impedance

Charlie Bottle·September 26, 2017

Impedance written by: Charlie Bottle @CharlieBottle Some live on lofty heights, building empires of desires, like the...

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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....

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Inside Mia D.

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

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Spotlight On Writers – Nick Adigu Burke

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

The Significant Breadth of Breath

Millions of Misty Epitaphs

Brighter Light Will Find You

Hall of Enemies

A Yearning For Justice

Resilience

Refilling The Cup

A Glimpse of Me

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Blossoming Under Grey Skies

Impedance

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Inside Mia D.

Tattered Byrds

Lower Strata

Zenith

On Being a Modern Dead Person

Better Days

Zmiana Klimatu

Identity

Expensive Cities

The Landing of the Pilgrims

Spotlight On Writers – Nick Adigu Burke