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Cockroach

Andrew Scobie·November 29, 2020

Cockroach written by: Andrew Scobie Desmond chuckled to himself as a rooster’s call sounded from further down the...

Literature English

·8 mins read

Ai: A Chinese Adventure In Sri Lanka

Asad Mian·March 15, 2018

Ai: A Chinese Adventure In Sri Lanka written by: Asad Mian @amian74 It was a lazy Sunday afternoon...

Literature English

·9 mins read

House In The Sky

Kyle Liang·March 29, 2017

House in the Sky written by: Kyle Liang @Kyle_Liang Father do not worry for I will burn...

English Poetry

·1 min read

The Enchanted Pagoda

Cindy Medina·March 28, 2017

The Enchanted Pagoda written by: Cindy Medina @Cindy_M65 Oh so many moons ago, in that wondrous land...

English Poetry

·7 mins read

Prosperity Flower Haiku

Jfaydreams·August 17, 2016

Prosperity Flower Haiku written by: Jfaydreams @Jfaydreams What good fortune will the bright blazing pink petals herald this...

English

·1 min read

Emperor’s Lament

Jfaydreams·June 30, 2016

Emperor’s Lament written by: Jfaydreams @Jfaydreams A subtle sweet taste with fruity floral fragrance is all that remains...

English

·1 min read

Ode to the Dim Sum Chef

Jfaydreams·June 18, 2016

Ode to the Dim Sum Chef written by: Jfaydreams @Jfaydreams Clever calloused hands sculpt bite sized delicacies touching...

English

·1 min read

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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