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Last Shred

Margaret Karim·January 22, 2024

Last Shred written by: Margaret Karim As the sun rises On a new day The wind shifts...

Poetry English

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My Wings

Kate Figurska·January 8, 2024

My Wings written by: Kate Figurska @FigurskaKate It started with few stolen feathers A gentle cut on...

English Poetry

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Happy New Year

Michelle Ayon Navajas·December 31, 2023

Happy New Year written by: Michelle Ayon Navajas we drifted apart for years stumbled upon each other...

Poetry English

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The Snake

Roy Eisenstein·November 11, 2023

The Snake written by: Roy Eisenstein @eyezenmedia The Army, the war left a snake in his head...

English Poetry

·1 min read

A Haunting in Sibiu

Patricia Furstenberg·November 3, 2023

A Haunting in Sibiu written by: Patricia Furstenberg @PatFurstenberg That autumn evening the air hung heavy with...

English Literature

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Birthing Hell

Megha Sood·November 2, 2023

Birthing Hell written by: Megha Sood @meghasood16 The darkness howling scratching at the insides of my throat...

Poetry English Halloween

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Blood Moon

Aaron Grierson·October 28, 2023

Blood Moon written by: Aaron Grierson “Come to the dance with me,” she beckons softly from my...

13 Days of Halloween Featured Post Literature Halloween English

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Conscience

Namrata Sood·October 12, 2023

Conscience written by: Namrata Sood Silhouettes and shadows Casting a spell upon my windows My deepest fears...

Poetry English

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My Life With Panic Disorder

Dianne Moritz·September 19, 2023

My Life With Panic Disorder written by: Dianne Moritz I had my first panic attack in seventh...

Literature English

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I Am Writer

Alycia Schneedle·September 8, 2023

I Am Writer written by: Alycia Schneedle @ASchneedle I am writer. Hear me roar. This blank page-...

English Poetry

·1 min read

Facing My Death

Branwen Rhiannon Drew·July 20, 2023

Facing My Death written by: Branwen Rhiannon Drew @BranwenDrew Part 1. The experience Friday, I saw Death;...

Poetry English

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Not Another Dream

Arzu Deniz·July 15, 2023

Not Another Dream written by: Arzu Deniz @denizired How long has it been since I left my...

Poetry English

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Brush Sigh Sleep

J. Iner Souster·June 16, 2023

Brush Sigh Sleep written by: J. Iner Souster @iner We’ve all seen those people pass us by...

Poetry English

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The Dream of The Cat

Charles A. Eager·May 20, 2023

The Dream of The Cat written by: Charles A. Eager for Nicoletta M. A peculiar dream I...

English Poetry

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Sanu Sharma is a Nepali novelist, short story writer, poet and lyricist. She has published several novels and short story collections, and numerous lyrical works. Her prose sheds light on the struggles of women, girls, and marginalized communities, tackling overlooked familial and societal issues, while her poetry and lyrics capture universal emotions. Her short story collection Ekadeshmaa received widespread acclaim and was shortlisted for the prestigious Madan Puraskar in 2018. Several of her novels and stories have been adapted into audio and visual formats, and her ghazals and lyrics have been set to music by various composers and performed by renowned singers.

Precious Moments by Valli Henry-Boldini

...The little blue jay landed on the windowsill just as Frank’s heart skipped another beat. He looked at her delicate colours and the way she flitted back and forth along the white peeling ledge. She reminded him so much of his wife Emily, as she skipped along the white sandy beach all those years ago.

Emily lay asleep on their bed. Frank watched her from his favourite window seat and smiled. Thirty years had passed and she had remained his destiny.

As the bright morning sunlight burst through the top half of the windowpane and landed on her ashen face, its warmth stirred her from her slumber and she extended her thin arm to block out its penetrating rays...

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