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Card Game

Jeff Flaig·August 4, 2022

Card Game written by: Jeff Flaig The ace of spades landed on top Stole my hand, your...

Poetry English

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The Changing Face of Christmas

Peg Prendeville·December 19, 2021

The Changing Face of Christmas written by: Peg Prendeville As a child I loved Christmas and the...

Article Christmas English

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Bright

Stuart A. Paterson·December 18, 2021

Bright written by: Stuart A. Paterson @StuartPoet You’re building another Christmas for one, decorating the present with...

12 Days of Christmas English Poetry Christmas Featured Post

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Christmas Card

Joseph Amendolare·November 18, 2021

Christmas Card written by: Joseph Amendolare On work nights, I rode the 14th Street subway to the...

English Featured Post Literature

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Sunday

Christian Ward·November 14, 2021

Sunday written by: Christian Ward Sunday slides up the nose, fizzing the brain like a mimosa. Yesterday’s...

English Poetry

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As I Stride an Eerie Scarecrow Road

Jim Bellamy·October 29, 2021

As I Stride an Eerie Scarecrow Road written by: Jim Bellamy As I stride an eerie scarecrow...

Poetry Halloween English

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The Price of Poker

Gerry Stefanson·October 23, 2021

The Price of Poker written & performed by: Gerry Stefanson Heavy haunch head in hand forlorn at...

English Halloween Poetry

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…On Poetry and Fiction Just “One Word” Away (“Christmas”)

Phyllis P. Colucci·June 27, 2021

…On Poetry and Fiction Just “One Word” Away (“Christmas”) written by: Phyllis P. Colucci @FictionTarot One word...

Featured Post Phyllis P. Colucci On Poetry and Fiction English Literature

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Queen of Hearts

Nigel de Costa·March 16, 2021

Queen of Hearts written by: Nigel de Costa Last night I dreamt the Queen of Hearts swirled...

Poetry English

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Christmas Song

John Anthony Fingleton (Löst Viking)·December 18, 2020

Christmas Song written by: John Anthony Fingleton (Löst Viking) There’s a grand Christmas tree in the window,...

Christmas Featured Post 12 Days of Christmas English Poetry

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Afloat

Gavin Haycock·August 1, 2020

Afloat written by: Gavin Haycock @gavinhaycock Dean was not feeling quite right with himself. He had felt...

Literature English Featured Post

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Dealt

Andrea E. Lodge·February 13, 2020

Dealt written by: Andrea E. Lodge The Queen of Spades lays face-down in the semi-muddy half-grass. While...

English Poetry

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JOKER IN THE PACK

Dilip Mohapatra·June 23, 2017

JOKER IN THE PACK written by: Dilip Mohapatra @dilipmo The Imperial Bower that trumped all others in...

English Poetry

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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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