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Gangrene

Antonia Wang·April 4, 2023

Gangrene written by: Antonia Wang @tuttysan Dead tissue, blackened pieces of you fall, gangrened. Yesterday, when you...

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Not Just Any Man

Laura Hughes·October 3, 2020

Not Just Any Man written by: Laura Hughes @SweetPea_1977 As I sit here watching you sleep, I’m...

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Everything I AM

Debra Sasak Ross·August 8, 2019

Everything I Am written by: Debra Sasak Ross I want to write something beautiful for you, But...

English Poetry

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Through Your Weeping Window

Godfrey Holy·March 1, 2019

Through Your Weeping Window written by: Godfrey Holy Bags under your eyes– all packed up ready to...

English Poetry

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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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Through Your Weeping Window

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

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On Being a Modern Dead Person

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