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Feathers

Bartholomew Barker·May 18, 2022

Feathers written by: Bartholomew Barker @bartbarkerpoet She wore feathers in her hair and looked perfectly natural. The...

English Poetry

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Homage To The Priestess

David Russell·January 1, 2022

Homage To The Priestess written by: David Russell Your braided hair a magnet Which made a mightier...

English Poetry

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The Girl With The Red Hair

R.C. Morgan·November 10, 2021

The Girl With The Red Hair written by: R.C. Morgan Southerly winds pushed the rain in uneven...

Literature English

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The Woman of The Wheat

John Grey·September 25, 2021

The Woman of The Wheat written by: John Grey In the wheat fields, I see yellow, even...

Poetry English

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Crowning Glory

Reena Mahay·July 9, 2021

Crowning Glory written by: Reena Mahay @tweet__reena Rapunzel strong locks — smart scissors hopped chop…chop…chop… grasped new...

Poetry English

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Threads She Shares

Michael Ball·July 2, 2021

Threads She Shares written by: Michael Ball @whirred Her threads do not baste nor do they lockstitch...

Poetry English

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Shortcut

Lucretia Lixandru·May 25, 2021

Shortcut written by: Lucreția Lixandru @lulusbadideas my hair is my power, that’s why I keep it short...

Poetry English

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Memory Lane

Laimons Juris G·May 17, 2021

Memory Lane (2/14/21 @ 8:10 a.m.) written by: Laimons Juris G It was just a hair from...

Poetry English

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Electric Shock at Sunset

Julia R. DeStefano·November 8, 2020

Electric Shock at Sunset written by: Julia R. DeStefano @J_DeStefano I was sitting in his chair Friday...

Poetry English

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My Hair Eats Everything

Barbara Harris Leonhard·May 16, 2020

My Hair Eats Everything written by: Barbara Harris Leonhard Silver pelage. Static cling Velcro mouth gulping my...

Poetry English

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Cut Down

Ndaba Sibanda·February 25, 2020

Cut Down written by: Ndaba Sibanda @loveoclockn They bought lawnmower after lawnmower as if they had lots...

English Poetry

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Medusa

Tammy M Darby·December 27, 2019

Medusa written by: Tammy M Darby Among the Gorgons that counted three Touched by comeliness being mortal...

English Poetry

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As I Wake

Lee Dunn·December 6, 2019

As I Wake written by: Lee Dunn @66human My hands cup the nape of your neck, thumb the...

English Poetry

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For Francy

Ron Kempton·October 2, 2018

For Francy written by: Ron Kempton What is it with my hair? I don’t like what it’s...

English Poetry

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Lauren Scott writes poetry and memoir and enjoys the challenge of trying other genres. She has authored two collections of poetry: New Day, New Dreams and Finding a Balance. In 2021, she released her memoir, More than Coffee. She is a contributing author in the anthology, Poetry Treasures 2: Relationships, as well as in the upcoming anthology, This is How We Grow. Her fourth book, Ever So Gently, is a poetry collection to be published in June. She recently finished her first children's book and works with her illustrator with plans to release it this year. She lives in California with her husband, Matt, and their lab, Copper. They have two adult children residing on the east coast. Lauren's writing inspiration comes from her love of family, spending time outdoors, and finding joy in the simple things.

Shadows of New York by Francisco Bravo Cabrera

One day I sat and listened to the choirs of Babel.
It took me back to when I painted shadows in New York
which cast skyscrapers high above your garden.
And I wondered if an island, in the seas of nowhere,
would have served as shelter if our ship should sink.

Did a siren with her song lead you so far away from home,
and has that made you forget me?
Have you removed the old tattoos?
Did you forget the sailing trips?
Was it because Manhattan’s winds destroyed your jib?...

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