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Dear 2021, You Should KNow

Khaya Ronkainen·December 31, 2021

Dear 2021, You Should Know written by: Khaya Ronkainen Dear 2021 As you make an exit, I...

Poetry English

·1 min read

My Suicide Note

Adrian David·June 23, 2021

My Suicide Note written by: Adrian David Dear everyone, I’m writing to all of you with a...

Poetry English

·1 min read

Interview With Santa

Rand Hill·December 18, 2020

Interview With Santa written by: Rand Hill MOST SECRET This letter is sent, in strictest confidence, to...

Literature Christmas English

·8 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....

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