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Dark at The End of The Street

Tom Alexander·April 11, 2023

Dark at The End of The Street written by: Tom Alexander @tomalexwrite We’ve had some fun but...

Poetry English Featured Post

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Unbridled

Dilip Mohapatra·March 18, 2023

Unbridled written by: Dilip Mohapatra @dilipmo Thank you for infusing in me your intelligence that some call artificial...

Vacation

Aariona Harris·March 11, 2023

Vacation written by: Aariona Harris @AariH44 I miss being away Gone from the shackles Of my usual...

English Poetry

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Days of Red and Gold

David Estringel·January 7, 2023

Days of Red and Gold written by: David Estringel @The_Booky_Man Sittin’ at the kitchen table— cup of...

Mum

Simon Drake·January 7, 2023

Mum written by: Simon Drake From here in heaven I see you The woman that you have...

English Poetry

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Waving Thoughts

Leena Auckel·December 29, 2022

Waving Thoughts written by: Leena Auckel Waves wash away imprints left on sand That we leave behind...

Poetry English

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Drinkin’ Again

Leila Ziari·December 29, 2022

Drinkin’ Again written by: Leila Ziari Oh baby it’s just like Sinatra said That’s right I’m drinking...

English Poetry

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Blanket-Covered Truffles

Akri·December 29, 2022

(Blanket-Covered Truffles) written by: Akri @bic46563101 There is a wave of distortion Like it touched everything and...

English Poetry

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You’re Funny

Jon A Lunsford·December 27, 2022

You’re Funny written by: Jon Ashley Lunsford Standing on the shore of your soul, I found myself...

English Poetry

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A Christmas Dream

Aishwariya Laxmi·December 22, 2022

A Christmas Dream written by: Aishwariya Laxmi @aishwariya Snow falling on the mountains A golden glow from...

Poetry Christmas English

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Hide and Seek

Allison Xu·December 19, 2022

Hide and Seek written by: Allison Xu I stopped celebrating Christmas when my brother, Julian, disappeared on...

English Literature Christmas

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My Christmas Angel

Ann Parker·December 19, 2022

My Christmas Angel written by: Ann Parker I’d hung the last bauble and switched on the lights...

English Poetry Christmas

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The Empty Chair at The Table

Pauline Ludgate·December 17, 2022

The Empty Chair at The Table written by: Pauline Ludgate @Pauline_ludgate Rose’s Diary: 20th November 1940 The...

Literature Christmas English

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Piper’s Magical Christmas

Bruce Rowe·December 13, 2022

Piper’s Magical Christmas written by: Bruce Rowe “In only five more sleeps,” Piper’s mom told her, “Santa...

Literature Christmas 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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