The Closet: A Daughter’s Remembrance

Steven L. RichieOctober 17, 2020

The Closet: A Daughter's Remembrance written by: Steven L. Richie   A week before Dad’s car accident of July 31, 1988, I was having bad dreams about h...

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Not Just Any Man

Laura HughesOctober 3, 2020

Not Just Any Man written by: Laura Hughes @Ri_Ri1977   As I sit here watching you sleep, I'm trying my best not to weep. It's so hard seeing you lay ...

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Online Harvest of Gratitude

Julie EgerSeptember 25, 2020

Online Harvest of Gratitude written by: Julie Eger   Mukwoochu had good news from across the water. His baby girl is more than fine. We saw it on the...

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Daddy I’m Not As Strong As You

SmithaVSeptember 14, 2020

Daddy I'm Not As Strong As You written by: SmithaV @SmithaVishwana4   It's four months since I saw you It's not the time that is the problem When I...

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A Heart To Live, Not To Love

Ash DouglasSeptember 12, 2020

A Heart To Live, Not To Love written by: Ash Douglas @ALittlePunAsh   Sometimes, I think my heart breaks without telling me Like it's trying to feel...

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The Value of A Hat

Susanne ThomasJuly 28, 2020

The Value of A Hat written by: Susanne Thomas @Susannewith5   How many times Have I scoffed at your hats? The black bowler And gray bonnet with ...

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Sacrament of Love

Peg PrendevilleJuly 9, 2020

Sacrament of Love written by: Peg Prendeville   Intense eyes absorb attention, holding her gaze in silent rapport. Hands, soft as petals, Fondly str...

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Wistful Thinking (Sydney 1999)

Richard RebelJuly 8, 2020

Wistful Thinking (Sydney 1999) written by: Richard Rebel   The monorail shushes out of Harbourside. It’s afternoon. The carriage rocks a little and ...

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The Son That Never Was

Ailsa CawleyJuly 3, 2020

The Son That Never Was written by: Ailsa Cawley @AilsaCawleyPoetry2020   I was the son they wanted you see Someone who would be free Three children I...

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I Wish I Had Never Grown

Pratya ThakurMay 29, 2020

I Wish I Had Never Grown written by: Pratya Thakur   You kept me cocooned In a protective shell You spent sleepless nights When I was unwell You w...

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My Heart In A Bottle

Ash DouglasMay 22, 2020

My Heart In A Bottle written by: Ash Douglas @ALittlePunAsh   Like a bottle in a vast ocean… I’m drifting further and further from your beautif...

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The Conversation

Uchenna VictoriaMay 8, 2020

The Conversation written by: Uchenna Victoria   Her voice betrayed her, gestures accompanying. The younger woman swore she didn’t understand. For the ...

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Five Minutes of Saving Grace

SamiaMay 1, 2020

Five Minutes of Saving Grace written by: Samia Tunazzin   She was panting, her age can't bear the train chase. Five minutes only! For the train to move ...

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Heavy Mental

Kindra M. AustinApril 29, 2020

Heavy Mental written by: Kindra M. Austin @AustinKindra   I In a powder blue bathroom, humid, and slick with condensation, Mother stood outside...

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