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Ghost Mother
Ghost Mother written by: Angela Carlton - When you open your eyes, there’s a flash of your “ghost mother,” all bones...
Jack
Jack written by: Macabea You brought another one home just like Jack, German Shepherd, his wild eyes...
Grief
Grief written by: Franci Eugenia Hoffman Unfortunately, it happens too much. The morning sun slowly creeps through...
The Arena Lies Quiet
The Arena Lies Quiet written by: Richard Korst - The arena lies quiet now, only the memories of past heroics and fallen heroes remain...
At Castle Boterel
At Castle Boterel a poem by: Thomas Hardy As I drive to the junction of lane and...
My Grandfather’s Profound Impression
My Grandfather's Profound Impression written by: K. Sanders - I walked into the study and paused to take it all in. Looking around...
The Lightness of Bones
The Lightness of Bones written by: Pamela Ebel - Sunday morning, 9:00 a.m. in an opulent parlor in the Art Deco...
Olivia meets Lenny the Lensman
Olivia meets Lenny the Lensman written by: Michael McCarthy - Life goes on. I knew my period of mourning was not over, but there came a moment...
Darkness
Darkness written by: Dawn Minott it showed up on a Wednesday after dark— knocked
knocked with determination on...
Mornings Dipped in Rice Flour Batter
Mornings Dipped in Rice Flour Batter written by: Anjana Vipin “Be careful not to burn your hands!”...
Strength
Strength written by: Kathleen Chamberlin I watched the man stagger under the weight of the clean and...
Flood
Flood written by: Mark Alden Rain fell. Rivers rose. Dams burst. Bridges crumbled. Roads vanished. Homes were...
Fallen Fruit
Fallen Fruit written by: Steven Lemprière - I struggle to imagine your thoughts as you fell to your death...
Going, Going
Going, Going written by: Ann-Sophie - “Thank you for Mr. Button”. I whisper against her skin-covered skull...
