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Love’s Human Capital

Charlie Bottle·October 15, 2022

Love’s Human Capital written by: Charlie Bottle @CharlieBottle As a young lad, I worked the line, turning...

English Poetry

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The Real Cost of Coal

Bev Muendel-Atherstone·September 27, 2022

The Real Cost of Coal written by: Bev Muendel-Atherstone The coal miner descends into his dark cave,...

Poetry English

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Three Ghazals

Jim Krosschell·September 23, 2022

Three Ghazals written by: Jim Krosschell @JimKrosschell For Love of the Sea This far north on Penobscot...

English Poetry

·2 mins read

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

Absolution of a Kiss

Zainab

Here Be Dragons

1000 Problems Minus One

Freedom

Banksters

Last Breath

In Defense of The Other Woman

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Love’s Human Capital

The Real Cost of Coal

Three Ghazals

Waiting for the Past to Call

Zenith

Santa’s Workshop

Inside Mia D.

The Significant Breadth of Breath

The Death Parade

Love Scene

The Turkey Godfather

Getting Used to Losses

Absolution of a Kiss

Zainab

Here Be Dragons