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Blacksmith’s Dilemma

Michael Zeller·December 7, 2022

Blacksmith’s Dilemma written by: Michael Zeller @Zell_man Blast of heat, and crash of steel Smith works wonders...

Poetry English

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Tired

Breanna Hobbs-Dunning·April 28, 2022

Tired written by: Breanna Hobbs-Dunning Late at night, I want to scream I want to cry And...

Poetry English

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It Weighs Like London

Russell Colclough·June 22, 2021

It Weighs Like London written by: Russell Colclough Coffee, not tea where is my china cup, walking...

Poetry English

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The Butcher

James Walmsley·October 25, 2020

The Butcher written by: James Walmsley The howl of wind and the fall of leaves, As darkness...

Featured Post 13 Days of Halloween Poetry Halloween English

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James Nelli is a retired senior business executive and accomplished author of both literary and genre fiction. Born in Illinois, he grew up with a deep appreciation for discipline, curiosity, and resilience—qualities that came to define both his professional success and his creative pursuits. He believes that emotional strength and creativity often reveal themselves most clearly in moments of necessity, a philosophy that continues to influence much of his writing. His work has appeared in numerous literary and print publications earning praise for crafting stories that linger with readers long after the final sentence. James earned his undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Illinois, followed by an MBA in Finance and International Business from Northwestern University.

I Am From by Lauren Scott

I am from my mom’s emotions
that had a mind of their own
so wild at times emulating a summer storm
I am from my dad’s humor
where smiles bloomed
but his temper too in my less patient moods

I am from flower petals I did not plant
Mom’s were nurtured – my thumbs weren’t green
yet the petals’ beauty is always seen
I am from butter, sugar (granulated and brown),
vanilla, baking powder and soda,
and nuts, yes, sometimes this is the case,
and chocolate chips in their tantalizing ways...

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