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Can I?

Dr Molly Joseph·January 22, 2018

Can I? written by: Dr. MOLLY JOSEPH happy can I be your ...

English Poetry

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How Far The Moon

Don Knowles·January 2, 2018

How Far The Moon written by: Don Knowles @DonKnowles3 How far is the moon from where I...

English Poetry

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Iron Sky

James Bell·August 27, 2017

Iron Sky written by: James Bell @bel_avocat “Mother”, she cried, from beneath the iron sky, Her plaintiff...

English Poetry

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A House Is Not A Home

Anne G·August 11, 2015

A House Is Not A Home written by: Anne G @TheInkTruth What is a house if not...

Anne G 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....

Features

Olivia’s first visit to K

Santa’s Workshop

Waiting for the Past to Call

Interviews

Spotlight On Writers – Nick Adigu Burke

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

Santa’s Workshop

The Death Parade

22 Maple Lane

Worn and Tattered

Toots and Circles

My Darling

Grandmothers’ Dance

Cold Comfort

comforting

Can I?

How Far The Moon

Iron Sky

A House Is Not A Home

Inside Mia D.

Tattered Byrds

Waiting for the Past to Call

Zenith

The Significant Breadth of Breath

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Olivia’s first visit to K

November Memory

Cold Weather

Autumn Crisp

My Eternal Beating Drum

Baptism