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Boatman

Henry BladonApril 21, 2019

Boatman written by: Henry Bladon In the middle of the lake the boatman blows his whistle. Ripples appear as the pristine white swan g...

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Sint’s Waltz

Florian AlexanderFebruary 9, 2019

Sint's waltz written by: Florian Alexander I'm falling in spiral in a sweet and warm rocking My blue boat which splashes, in rhythm on lake The bl...

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Sheepshead Bay

Warren AlexanderFebruary 6, 2019

Sheepshead Bay written by: Warren Alexander In Sheepshead Bay tires protect wooden boats From concrete piers dotted with pebbles. Mostly men scuff...

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Poetry

Debra JosephDecember 10, 2018

Poetry written by: DEBRA JOSEPH Across the ocean many miles at sea, a mermaid he saw that day he steered his boat to catch sight of her, but deep ...

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The Harbor

George Gad EconomouNovember 21, 2018

The Harbor written by: George Gad Economou There was once a very beautiful harbor lonesome standing amid the wild seas, always offering a safe haven...

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Matsushima

Tim GardinerOctober 21, 2018

Matsushima written by: Tim Gardiner @timgardiner3 A pregnant moon rises above the bay, illuminating limestone islands. My boat weaves in and out of...

EnglishHalloweenPoetry1 min read

Hyannis Harbor, 2007

Kara JackmanSeptember 26, 2018

Hyannis Harbor, 2007 written by: Kara Jackman @KaraJ1979 A white fishing boat, all spikes and swinging wooden arms, Sits in the midst of the dusky-g...

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SAILOR!

Anahit ArustamyanSeptember 13, 2018

SAILOR! written by: Anahit Arustamyan @anonarnune20141 The dim light of the sunset hurts the day's eyes. The day will close its eyes to die. Anothe...

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Thomas Green The Submarine

Richard WallDecember 26, 2017

Thomas Green the Submarine written by: Richard Wall @writinblues A troubled lad named Thomas Green, Claimed to be a submarine. His father said, “So...

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A Sonnet To The Sculler

Ken Allan DronsfieldOctober 23, 2017

A Sonnet to the Sculler written by: Ken Allan Dronsfield @KenKadfield Curse in a cup of rotted egg and lime concoction of evil steeping in dreams h...

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Boat People

Ryan Quinn FlanaganJune 5, 2017

Boat People written by: Ryan Quinn Flanagan nail filings under the door, a master stroke, the masseuse of many fragrant oils no match and the boat p...

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“Hemmingplay,” is the pen name of Doug Stanfield, who grew up on a family farm in western Ohio, went with his parents for two years in Karachi, Pakistan, in high school and had lived, until recently, in Bellefonte, PA with his late wife, Wilda and their two sons, Ben and John. Doug was a writer, editor and director of internet communications at Penn State for 26 years. He has had a few disreputable occupations, including newspaper reporter and editor, and public relations flak, but is trying to make amends for his sins by writing poetry and fiction. When his sons were safely off making their own mistakes, he turned on the computer one day, stared at the screen, and began to learn the craft anew at age 67. Doug has published three books: "Mermaid Sisters: First Dive", a children's book; "I Came From A Place of Fireflies" and, "Snowflakes & Ashes: Meditations on the Temporary”.