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Mom, Who Paints The Sky That Way

Elaine MarieJuly 31, 2020

Mom, Who Paints The Sky That Way written by: Elaine Marie @ElaineMarieCar1 I watched my blonde-haired babies, laughing in their play While I worked ...

EnglishPoetry2 min read

Israel

Sebastien LacasseNovember 30, 2019

Israel written by: Sebastien Lacasse @Inkwill88 In that eerie predawn glow, a voice echoed from the empty bones of the house. Israel sat in the sti...

EnglishLiterature4 min read

Little Doll

Mary BoneJuly 24, 2019

Little Doll written by: Mary Bone Fractal rhythmic patterns dresses from silk presses, pretty ribbons and bows to match your cute button nose. You...

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Tomorrow

Colleen M. TiceJune 17, 2019

Tomorrow written by: Colleen M. Tice @ColleenMarieTi1 You were going to tell her, you loved her. Tomorrow You were going to tell him, you loved him...

EnglishPoetry0 min read

Typing Lesson

Carl "Papa" PalmerMarch 11, 2019

Typing Lesson written by: Carl "Papa" Palmer The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog "All the letters in the alphabet are used," Mom explain...

EnglishPoetry0 min read

Marley’s Mom and Dad

Angie BrockerJanuary 13, 2019

Marley's Mom and Dad written by: Angie Brocker @angie_brocker Dedicated to Chelsea and Jordan, Marley's mom and dad Hold tight to your heart...

EnglishPoetry1 min read

Remembrance of Tinsel

Ken Allan DronsfieldDecember 25, 2018

Remembrance of Tinsel written by: Ken Allan Dronsfield @KenKadfield Flowing grace, waving in the breeze like crowds at a ball game. Back-lit with co...

ChristmasEnglishPoetry1 min read

My Mother’s Angel

Ken Allan DronsfieldDecember 20, 2018

My Mother's Angel written by: Ken Allan Dronsfield @KenKadfield She sits majestically atop the Christmas tree hair of gold buttons sparkling dress...

12 Days of ChristmasChristmasEnglishFeatured PostPoetry1 min read

Columbus Circle

Edward DonnellyDecember 13, 2018

Columbus Circle written by: Edward Donnelly @odetoapoet A child walks the Columbus Circle line Where her mom had given birth. Left her abandoned sw...

EnglishPoetry0 min read

MEMOIRS OF SEPTEMBER

Dr. Nikhat BanoJune 7, 2018

MEMOIRS OF SEPTEMBER written by: Dr. Nikhat Bano Dazzling days and radiating nights, cool breeze and pigeons' flights, bring along her fond memories...

EnglishPoetry0 min read

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Bridie is just a wife, mother and grandmother who loves to write. She is a retired teacher and is also a busy photographer. She lives with her husband in the countryside in west Limerick. Her late dad was a popular and successful poet and author. She discovered that she had a flair for writing following retirement when life slowed down a little. She was encouraged by family members to develop this hidden gift. As grandchildren arrived she was inspired to write about experiences with them and has had articles and poems published in local newspapers and journals. She is working towards publishing a book of her writings in the near future.

ALBERT CAMUS’S – 'THE PLAGUE' - ITS RELEVANCE TODAY by GS Subbu

How relevant is the ‘The Plague’ to the present scenario we find ourselves in? It is really astounding that when you go through the book you realize that what is happening now is very similar to what has been described in graphic detail decades ago. Whether it is the fear psychosis, the measures taken to prevent the spread of the epidemic, the dedicated and tireless work of groups of individuals in taking care of the afflicted, the resistance to the imposition of stringent regulations by the authorities and lastly the realization that we have to move on but with a changed perspective and living a new life.
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