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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Columbus Circle

emdonnelly7December 13, 2018

Columbus Circle written by: emdonnelly7 @odetoapoet A child walks the Columbus Circle line Where her mom had given birth. Left her abandoned s...

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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...

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“Hemmingplay,” is the pen name of Doug Stanfield, who grew up on a family farm in western Ohio, went with his parents for two years in Karachi, Pakistan, in high school and had lived, until recently, in Bellefonte, PA with his late wife, Wilda and their two sons, Ben and John. Doug was a writer, editor and director of internet communications at Penn State for 26 years. He has had a few disreputable occupations, including newspaper reporter and editor, and public relations flak, but is trying to make amends for his sins by writing poetry and fiction. When his sons were safely off making their own mistakes, he turned on the computer one day, stared at the screen, and began to learn the craft anew at age 67. Doug has published three books: "Mermaid Sisters: First Dive", a children's book; "I Came From A Place of Fireflies" and, "Snowflakes & Ashes: Meditations on the Temporary”.