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The Wave

Brad Osborne·April 27, 2020

The Wave written by: Brad Osborne It is a fraternity of lifestyle. A shared philosophy that transcends...

Poetry English

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The Joy Of Christmas

John Baverstock·December 18, 2018

The Joy of Christmas written by: JOHN BAVERSTOCK A chance meeting, Brought out that festive greeting, Not...

English Poetry Christmas

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Lost In Translation

Anne G·June 21, 2015

Lost In Translation Original Poem by Anne G Je t’aime mon ami Ich liebe dich, mein freund Eu ti amo meu amigo...

English Poetry Anne G

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Smitha Vishwanath is a banker turned writer. She began her writing journey in 2016 through her blog. In 2019, she was nominated for Best of the Net, and 2 of her poems were given special mention in NaPoWriMo, 2021 and 2022. In addition, she was awarded the Reuel International Prize for poetry. In 2019, she co-authored a book of poetry, 'Roads- A journey with Verses.' Smitha's writing is peppered with the lessons learned from the plethora of invaluable experiences that come from having lived in India, UAE and Iran, worked in a multi-cultural environment and travelled widely. She resides in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with her husband and two daughters. When she is not writing, you can find her painting, travelling, or sharing reviews of books. She is excited about her debut novel, 'Coming Home', which will be released on 18th March 2023.

The Lighthouse by Sharon Frame Gay

Maine, 1922
There are those who find the song of a foghorn mournful and foreboding. To me, it was a lullaby. I’ve been a lighthouse keeper all my life. I was born in the keeper’s cottage in 1880, next to the tower that clings to a cliff in Maine. The rhythmic bursts of light and sound that brought home lost sailors lulled me to sleep each night.
Father, and his father before him, maintained the lighthouse for over seventy years. As a child, I peered up the spiral staircase, watching Father high above as he polished the massive searchlight...

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Every Day She Walks

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Still Life

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Spotlight On Writers – Diana Burns

Spotlight On Writers – Rob Clark

Interview Q&A With Smitha Vishwanath

Return From Space

Woman, Be Free

The Three Degrees

An Appeal to French People

One of Those Nights

Christmas Magic

Death

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I See My Soul

Face Of A New Moon On A Sunlit Night

Night of Sorrow