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Contemporary Casual Conversation

Ronald Allen Bell·October 4, 2019

Contemporary Casual Conversation written by: Ronald Allen Bell @rhymescribe Come into my garden, baby. Have a sip...

Poetry English

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Nothing Up My Sleeve

Shawn M. Klimek·June 2, 2019

Nothing Up My Sleeve written by: Shawn M. Klimek The trader twisted the end of his black...

Literature English

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To Live to Bleed for Glory

Heath Brougher·March 25, 2019

To Live to Bleed for Glory written by: Heath Brougher for Duane Locke I’ve gone back to...

Poetry English

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Nobody 2018

Gosha Kulisiewicz·February 10, 2019

International Poetry Polish English

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Manner Of Feelings

Abdur-Rehman Qadeer·March 12, 2018

Manner Of Feelings written by: Abdur-Rehman Qadeer @ARBINQADEER Senseless fears. Ignorant tears. Joy out of LEDs. Happiness...

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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Fear of the Known

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All Greek To Me

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Nothing Up My Sleeve

To Live to Bleed for Glory

Nobody 2018

Manner Of Feelings

Lower Strata

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

On Being a Modern Dead Person

Inside Mia D.

Tattered Byrds

A Plum for Oxford Don

The Significant Breadth of Breath

Millions of Misty Epitaphs

Busted

Brighter Light Will Find You

Moonlit Vow

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