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There Are People

Kapardeli Eftichia·February 20, 2022

There Are People written by: Kapardeli Eftichi @eftichia1 - There are people who always mourn with the voices of the stars ...

Poetry English International

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Solo Tear

Michael Ball·November 29, 2021

Solo Tear written by: Michael Ball @whirred I am one. Am I the only one who revels...

Poetry English

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Words

Fay Marmalich-Vietmeier·July 15, 2021

Words written by: Fay Marmalich-Vietmeier @FemVietmeier Words can be TRUTH or words can be lies Words can...

English Poetry

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Words

Azumee·August 21, 2020

Words written by: Azumee Words spread on paper, When I start to describe her. Who is she, I...

English Poetry

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The Gargoyle Yawns

Judge Burdon·May 9, 2020

The Gargoyle Yawns written by: Judge Burdon The fogwalker searches for clues in the moist darkness of...

Poetry English

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The Flower and The Sun

Grace McHale·March 31, 2020

The Flower and The Sun written by: Grace McHale A daisy stood beside the sea. It looked...

English Literature

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If I Am Being Honest

Deon Buys·February 19, 2020

If I Am Being Honest written by: Deon Buys If I’m being honest, she tasted like the...

Poetry English

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James Nelli is a retired senior business executive and accomplished author of both literary and genre fiction. Born in Illinois, he grew up with a deep appreciation for discipline, curiosity, and resilience—qualities that came to define both his professional success and his creative pursuits. He believes that emotional strength and creativity often reveal themselves most clearly in moments of necessity, a philosophy that continues to influence much of his writing. His work has appeared in numerous literary and print publications earning praise for crafting stories that linger with readers long after the final sentence. James earned his undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Illinois, followed by an MBA in Finance and International Business from Northwestern University.

I Am From by Lauren Scott

I am from my mom’s emotions
that had a mind of their own
so wild at times emulating a summer storm
I am from my dad’s humor
where smiles bloomed
but his temper too in my less patient moods

I am from flower petals I did not plant
Mom’s were nurtured – my thumbs weren’t green
yet the petals’ beauty is always seen
I am from butter, sugar (granulated and brown),
vanilla, baking powder and soda,
and nuts, yes, sometimes this is the case,
and chocolate chips in their tantalizing ways...

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