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The Decision

Joanne VanR·January 31, 2021

The Decision written by: Joanne VanR “Should I stay, or should I go now,” the words bounce...

English Literature

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Changing Man

John Grey·November 15, 2020

Changing Man written by: John Grey I want to be different the next time you see me....

English Poetry

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Changing Shifts

Monica St Hillaire·September 25, 2020

Changing Shifts written by: Monica St Hillaire @MonicaHillaire At daylight’s onset; Owl retreats to Robin’s chirp, Sunbeam...

Poetry English

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Thought Clouds

Diane Leopard·June 11, 2020

Thought Clouds written by: Diane Leopard @dianeleopard Clouds like thoughts drift high in the sky, Fluffy and...

Poetry English

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Contemplating Clouds

Charlie Bottle·October 12, 2019

Contemplating Clouds written by: Charlie Bottle @CharlieBottle I watch calm clouds, eiderdowns of the skies, borrow hues...

Poetry English

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DISTRESSED DENIMS

Dilip Mohapatra·February 27, 2019

DISTRESSED DENIMS written by: Dilip Mohapatra @dilipmo The display board at the Arrivals announces the flight to be...

English Poetry

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Let The Gallows

Renwick Berchild·October 28, 2018

Let The Gallows written by: Renwick Berchild Let the gallows tilt at me in my petal thin...

Halloween English Poetry

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WHENEVER

mdtaslim·July 4, 2018

WHENEVER written by: mdtaslim Whenever I try to paint you I always find New colour in you...

Poetry English

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Fall Forward

Sona Wilae·November 25, 2017

Fall Forward written by: Sona Wilae @sonawilae Fall arcane drops of burnt hawthorn, refashion chestnut beauty as...

English Poetry

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Suman Pokhrel is a Nepali poet, lyricist, playwright, translator, and artist. He debuted in 1999 with a poetry collection and has since published works, including translations of Shakespeare and global poets. His poems are translated into many languages and taught across South Asia. A two-time SAARC Literary Awardee, he also received Asia’s Inspiring Poet Award and was named Author of the Month by Spillwords in June 2023. Beyond literature, he works as a freelance consultant in socio-economic research, rural development, entrepreneurial development and creative writing. He began his career in Nepal’s civil service and later worked with international NGOs. He holds degrees in Science, Law, Business Administration, and Economics.

Condoms by Seán Óg Ó Murchú

They all laughed at me. All the dinner ladies. It started with your one, I’m after forgetting her name now… Smelly Nelly’s ma. A wet little tear trickled toward her tattooed cheekbone. She was roaring red. Her harsh, wheezing laughter sounded like a black taxi tackling the Whiterock Road, her throat destroyed from all the fegs she used to be hoofing into her. She called over the other dinner ladies then, an army of them. Or maybe it was the curiosity of her horrid laughing that brought them over… I can’t remember.
“Tell the girls what you’re only after asking me there ni wee mawn.”
I looked between herself and the girls. Jesus Christ, I said in my own mind, Mental Mick is after stealing all my crayons that I’d been hoarding for myself there before the break...

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Purge

Interview Q&A II With Suman Pokhrel

Interviews

Interview Q&A II With Suman Pokhrel

Spotlight On Writers – Celia In Underland

Spotlight On Writers – Johnch

Requiem for a Blue Dress

The Haunting Embrace of My Black Hole

The Chronic Complainer

Autumn Air

Changing The Past

This Beholder

Tip-Toe Selfie

Who Am I

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The Decision

Changing Man

Changing Shifts

Thought Clouds

Contemplating Clouds

DISTRESSED DENIMS

Let The Gallows

WHENEVER

Fall Forward

Taps on The Ceiling

When The Jehovahs Knock

Interview Q&A II With Suman Pokhrel

The Meditation in a Sailing Lesson

Lost in Church

Purge

Unexpected Betrayal

Wrzosy

Vive in Praesenti

River and Sea

Requiem for a Blue Dress