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Time To Tame

Ila Das·June 18, 2022

Time To Tame written by: Ila Das There’s a right time for everything … This is what...

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Crown of India

Zaki Ansari·June 8, 2022

Crown of India written by: Zaki Ansari @ZakiAshkim Sweets of Eid and holy Christmas cake and langar...

English Poetry

·1 min read

Survived?

Rachit Sharma·May 7, 2022

Survived? written by: Rachit Sharma it’s a lonely night, a simmering one short breaths against the white...

English Poetry

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Dante and Beatrice

Selina Sheth·May 3, 2022

Dante and Beatrice written by: Selina Sheth ‘L’ámor che move il sole e l’ áltre stelle.’ Love...

Literature Article

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Expressions

Deesha Lathigara·February 23, 2022

Expressions written by: Deesha Lathigara Deep within the eyes of a dancer, irises and poems bloom On...

Poetry English

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SOLAH SHRINGAR

K. Radhakrishnan·January 25, 2022

SOLAH SHRINGAR SIXTEEN ADORNMENTS OF AN INDIAN MAAIDEN written by: K. RADHAKRISHNAN Celebrating the beauty of female...

Poetry English

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Boats

Anam Tariq·January 3, 2022

Boats written by: Anam Tariq How a smudge equates two pictures discrete wondering I have been since...

Poetry English

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The Mausoleum of Antiquated Ideas

Shelly Norris·October 4, 2021

The Mausoleum of Antiquated Ideas written by: Shelly Norris Out of cold limestone walls leaf and petal-shaped...

Poetry English

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Guardian Angels

Zerine Wahid·June 13, 2021

Guardian Angels written by: Zerine Wahid If I remember it correctly, it was on the day prior...

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Death Chorus

Ankur Jyoti Saikia·June 5, 2021

Death Chorus written by: Ankur Jyoti Saikia @amythfromassam Pondering if I’ll ever see a virus awarding humanity...

Poetry English

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The Goat Woman of Mandi Road

Chitra Gopalakrishnan·May 17, 2021

The Goat Woman of Mandi Road written by: Chitra Gopalakrishnan I stumble upon the goat woman in...

Literature English

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Wanderlust to Assam

Deepika Singh·April 15, 2021

Wanderlust to Assam written by: Deepika Singh @Deepika50563802 Life in Assam is like a holiday, Serene and...

English Poetry

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A QUESTION OF CONSCIENCE II

GS. Subbu·April 4, 2021

A QUESTION OF CONSCIENCE II The Reality of Aging and Caregiving written by: GS Subbu @gssubbu50 ‘I...

Editorial English

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Lakshagraha

Giti Tyagi·April 1, 2021

Lakshagraha written by: Giti Tyagi An anxious, morose King Dhritrashtra pondered, Disturbed by the increasing prowess, influence tall,...

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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