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The Box

K.T. Clark·February 27, 2023

The Box written by: K.T. Clark It had all begun with an email. “Did you know your...

Literature English

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This Beholder

Karima Hoisan·February 27, 2023

This Beholder written by: Karima Hoisan This Beholder for U. Beauty is in the eye of this...

English Poetry

·1 min read

The Sun and The Snow

Madhu Gangopadhyay·February 21, 2023

The Sun and The Snow written by: Madhu Gangopadhyay @mad6jan As the sun kissed the snow In...

Poetry English

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Her Identity

Sheila Henry·January 26, 2023

Her Identity written by: Sheila Henry @sheila_henry17 She was never a girly girl did not care about...

Poetry English

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Hiatus

Dr Aparna Ajith·January 25, 2023

Hiatus written by: Dr. Aparna Ajith Living in a detached world Where everything looks whirled Weaving my...

Poetry English

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Paper Ashes

N.T. McQueen·January 1, 2023

Paper Ashes written by: N.T. McQueen @NTMAuthor She did not remember the stories her father told at...

Literature Featured Post English

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Branch Off

Mickey Mason·December 5, 2022

Branch Off written by: Mickey Mason there is a tree with heads inside my head the faces...

English Poetry

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Ice Queen

Kayleigh Merchant·December 1, 2022

Ice Queen written by: KL Merchant So you got a little brain freeze, what you expect when...

English Haunted Holidays Poetry

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Serenity

Contemporary_9·November 16, 2022

Serenity written by: Contemporary_9 Bring in the serenity, Remove the state of gloom… For there is more...

English Poetry

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Fresco

TheHumanAnvil·November 15, 2022

Fresco written by: TheHumanAnvil And they said they wanted to write My poems for me And chew...

English Poetry

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The Advice Column

Marion Donnellier·November 10, 2022

The Advice Column written by: Marion Donnellier @MarionDnlr The change happened overnight. My shower cubicle shrank, my...

Mountain Soul

Robin McNamara·November 2, 2022

Mountain Soul written by: Robin McNamara @thewindingroad1 In the space between the nights where shadows darken my...

Poetry English

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Just Like That, I’m Better

Leila Ziari·August 26, 2022

Just Like That, I’m Better written by: Leila Ziari Waltzing through a mirrored hall My demons court...

Poetry English

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Oceanic Mistress

Stephen Ferrett·August 22, 2022

Oceanic Mistress written by: Stephen Ferrett Oceanic Mistress You are enticing, you are alluring You are my...

Poetry English

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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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