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War: A One Way Street

Kalpna Singh-Chitnis·May 20, 2022

War: A One Way Street written by: Kalpna Singh-Chitnis @AccessKalpna Driving in my town, I imagine sirens...

English Poetry

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Exodus

Anna Canić·March 4, 2022

Exodus written by: Anna Canić You took the stones to lapidate The one who made you petrified...

English Poetry

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PASSOVER

Spillwords·April 11, 2017

Passover The eight-day festival of Passover is celebrated in the early spring, from the 15th through the...

Article English A day like today

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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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Here Be Dragons

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