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Millennial Lessons

Joseph Amendolare·August 2, 2020

Millennial Lessons written by: Joseph Amendolare “America two dollars and twenty-seven cents January 17th, 1956.” – Allen...

English Literature

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Mr. Universe

Pete Black·July 7, 2020

Mr. Universe written by: Pete Black October 24, 1965 – Graz, Austria He tossed and turned in...

English Literature

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Uncle George

Gary S. Crawford·March 10, 2020

Uncle George written by: Garry S. Crawford @crawsat October 1999 Here comes someone. Wonder who it is?...

Lost Army of Cambyses

Mark Kodama·February 6, 2019

Lost Army of Cambyses written by: Mark Kodama There once was a shepherd boy named Magid Who lived...

Poetry English

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Lauren Scott writes poetry and memoir and enjoys the challenge of trying other genres. She has authored two collections of poetry: New Day, New Dreams and Finding a Balance. In 2021, she released her memoir, More than Coffee. She is a contributing author in the anthology, Poetry Treasures 2: Relationships, as well as in the upcoming anthology, This is How We Grow. Her fourth book, Ever So Gently, is a poetry collection to be published in June. She recently finished her first children's book and works with her illustrator with plans to release it this year. She lives in California with her husband, Matt, and their lab, Copper. They have two adult children residing on the east coast. Lauren's writing inspiration comes from her love of family, spending time outdoors, and finding joy in the simple things.

Shadows of New York by Francisco Bravo Cabrera

One day I sat and listened to the choirs of Babel.
It took me back to when I painted shadows in New York
which cast skyscrapers high above your garden.
And I wondered if an island, in the seas of nowhere,
would have served as shelter if our ship should sink.

Did a siren with her song lead you so far away from home,
and has that made you forget me?
Have you removed the old tattoos?
Did you forget the sailing trips?
Was it because Manhattan’s winds destroyed your jib?...

Features

How’s Business, Alright?

An Ode to an Enigmatic Night

Interviews

Spotlight On Writers – Maggie O’Brien

Spotlight On Writers – Larry D Tyler

Spotlight On Writers – Andrea Walker

Spotlight On Writers – Maggie O’Brien

How’s Business, Alright?

Sensualidad

The Surprise

Out of The Jungle

Gettysburg

The Replacement

Crow Army

Army

Millennial Lessons

Mr. Universe

Uncle George

Lost Army of Cambyses

Spotlight On Writers – Maggie O’Brien

When You Find Your Center

The Centre of My Universe

Autumn Leaves

The Neighborhood

Fallen

We Are All Connected

Me… The Woman at The Well

How’s Business, Alright?

Joy

Red