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The Darkness Did Not Know

Michael Zeller·April 7, 2023

The Darkness Did Not Know written by: Michael Zeller @Zell_man The darkness did not know, as light,...

English Poetry

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Love Succumbs

Ladybug·February 13, 2023

Love Succumbs written by: Ladybug Love abandons itself to hearts entwined And makes its way to a...

Poetry English

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Arrow Strike True

Starlight Matis·May 29, 2021

Arrow Strike True written by: Starlight Matis @Chevre_ACNH Kaia sat on the ground, her back against the...

Literature English

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Magdalen Walks

Spillwords·September 20, 2020

Magdalen Walks a poem by: Oscar Wilde The little white clouds are racing over the sky, And...

Poetry English Literary Greats

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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

Inside Mia D.

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Lower Strata

Interviews

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

Spotlight On Writers – Joseph F Coniglio

Tattered Byrds

El Retrato de la Boda

Angels in our Midst

When I Lost The Trail

The Valley of the Sun Bear

Of secrets; Of sorrows; Of Prayers

Throes of Love

The War of Words

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The Darkness Did Not Know

Love Succumbs

Arrow Strike True

Magdalen Walks

Lower Strata

On Being a Modern Dead Person

Edith’s Epiphany

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

A Slave to War

Inside Mia D.

I Never Loved You

Ode to Ron

Meeting

Age

Never Stop Any Time