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Puddles

Janina OsewskaJuly 28, 2019

Puddles written by: Janina Osewska translated by: Karol Chojnowski and Desmond Graham To Wisława Szymborska I remember well from my chil...

EnglishInternationalPoetryPolish2 min read

Khwabgah: A Place To Dream

Rakind KaurJuly 12, 2019

Khwabgah A Place To Dream written by: Rakind Kaur @khwabgah Ever sat under a tree on a perfect summer's eve just letting your thoughts w...

EnglishPoetry0 min read

Bicorne Blues

Stephanie MusarraFebruary 27, 2019

Bicorne Blues written by: Stephanie Musarra @dungeonwriter39 “The hell with you!” Dan shouted as he slammed down the phone. He picked up a pic...

EnglishLiterature1 min read

Sandman’s Freight

TM ArkoFebruary 16, 2019

Sandman's Freight written by: TM Arko When the sleep Invades My eyes The sandman Delivers His freight Upon My lids Until they Drag down Slipping Into unc...

EnglishPoetry0 min read

The Thing At The Piano

Daniel S LiuzziOctober 20, 2018

The Thing At The Piano written by: Daniel S. Liuzzi @DanielSLiuzzi Up the moss-covered rocky hills where trees don’t grow but the ground rarely see...

EnglishHalloweenLiterature3 min read

The Conundrum

Luiz SyphreOctober 1, 2018

The Conundrum written by: Luiz Syphre @luizsyphre There is a guardian angel that wants my happiness and when he sees me falling in love with you, h...

EnglishPoetry0 min read

Enigma

Ilyas GhafoorSeptember 28, 2018

Enigma written by: Ilyas Ghafoor There is something about it A restless feeling in the heart A speculative thought in the brain A...

EnglishPoetry1 min read

The Comfort House Chronicles: The Dead Lounge

RayFedSeptember 7, 2018

The Comfort House Chronicles: The Dead Lounge written by: RayFed @MrRayFed There's a certain smell that lingers in holy places. An aroma of ...

EnglishLiterature3 min read

Bad Lighting In The House Of Tomorrow

Rando MithloSeptember 1, 2018

Bad Lighting In The House Of Tomorrow written by: Rando Mithlo @Rodhnoe I've often fantasized about living in another time. Maybe it’s just that...

EnglishFeatured PostLiterature15 min read

The Confession

Mark KodamaAugust 2, 2018

The Confession written by: Mark Kodama Although I am not my brother’s keeper, I feel some responsibility for his actions. He is really quit...

EnglishLiterature1 min read

Georgia, 1966

P.A. O'NeilJuly 3, 2018

Georgia, 1966 written by: P.A. O'Neil “Well, that closet’s empty.” Carrie set down the armload of dusty boxes and briskly wiped her hands again...

EnglishFeatured PostLiterature39 min read

Black

Siva WrightJune 30, 2018

Black written by: Siva Wright She was standing near the large, open window, looking at the grass field outside the house. The long strands of grass ...

EnglishLiterature6 min read

Fallen Angel

Mark KuglinJune 14, 2018

Fallen Angel written by: Mark Kuglin @cr8fiction Looking out at the crystalline waves— with dolphins frolicking in them— was awe-inspiring. Th...

EnglishLiterature4 min read

The Ego In Us

Anoucheka GangabissoonMay 7, 2018

The Ego in Us written by: Anoucheka Gangabissoon The demon of Ego laughed haughtily Its heart, completely controlled by venom Pulsated strongly, as ...

EnglishPoetry1 min read

“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”.