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Rippling Shivers

Rayna More·June 24, 2021

Rippling Shivers written by: Rayna More It was cold. So cold. It felt as though an icy...

Literature English

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Big Loud Toys

Michael Ball·May 1, 2020

Big Loud Toys written by: Michael Ball @whirred Hundreds of feet high in a tower-crane cab swivel...

English Poetry

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Filling Station

Spillwords·March 29, 2020

Filling Station a poem by: Elizabeth Bishop Oh, but it is dirty! –this little filling station, oil-soaked,...

English Literary Greats 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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Rippling Shivers

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Filling Station

Come Back To Me

A Slave to War

On Being a Modern Dead Person

Edith’s Epiphany

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Me, O Me

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