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Stray Thoughts

Any1mark·October 10, 2017

Stray Thoughts written by: Any1mark @any1mark66 Thoughts swirl through my mind Lighting the dark recesses Like fireflies,...

English Poetry

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Breathe Briefly

Doug Stanfield (Hemmingplay)·September 10, 2016

Breathe Briefly written by: Hemmingplay @hemmingplay We breathe so briefly of Life, Of spring days and summer...

English Poetry Doug Stanfield

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Human

odonko-ba·August 3, 2016

Human written by: Odonoko-ba @odonkoba My chains are gawkers Bound by witnessing eyes I am sacrificed Burned...

English

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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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Waiting for the Past to Call

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Identity

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