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What is Need?

Christine Piatek·October 11, 2023

What is Need? written by: Christine Piatek Most days, we don’t think, because there’s no need to...

Poetry English

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Dry as a Bone

Fred Shrum·September 18, 2023

Dry as a Bone written by: Fred Shrum @fshrum I need a drink Not just one I...

English Poetry

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Peace Needed

Emma Grigg·July 13, 2023

Peace Needed written by: Emma Grigg @EmmaGrigg1 Children starving on the ground, You eat lavish food and...

Poetry English

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Christmas Eve

Glynn Sinclare·December 24, 2022

Christmas Eve written by: Glynn Sinclare @chitanclare I gaze into a hall. Rainbows bouncing of the walls,...

Poetry Christmas English

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Here I Stand

Kelli J Gavin·August 25, 2022

Here I Stand written by: Kelli J Gavin @KelliJGavin All of me The good The bad The...

Poetry English

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Mediocrity

Mitch Bensel·July 7, 2022

Mediocrity written by: Mitch Bensel @MitchRambling would you listen if the whisper was full of need drowning...

Poetry English

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Damaged

Katrina Kaye·April 30, 2022

Damaged written by: Katrina Kaye @PoetKatrinaKaye I’ve always been a sucker for a kicked dog, always eager...

Poetry English

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All I Need

Gail Constable·November 26, 2021

All I Need written by: Gail Constable I want to hear the Ocean kiss the sandy Shore,...

Poetry English

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All You Need is Love

Robyn MacKinnon·November 14, 2021

All You Need is Love written by: Robyn MacKinnon @art_rat to fellow wordie these fit so well...

Poetry English Robyn Finds Poetry Robyn MacKinnon

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Two Dollar Talisman

Judge Burdon·July 28, 2021

Two Dollar Talisman written by: Judge Burdon I have never professed to know much, although what I...

Poetry English

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Her Helping Hand

Tyler Jones (ShadowsofAeon)·March 4, 2021

Her Helping Hand written by: ShadowsOfAeon She gave me a rope to help me out Out of...

English Poetry

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Sacrament of Love

Peg Prendeville·July 9, 2020

Sacrament of Love written by: Peg Prendeville Intense eyes absorb attention, holding her gaze in silent rapport....

Poetry English

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Angst

Becca Lotus·July 4, 2020

Angst written by: Becca Lotus Does a poem need angst? To garner the songs of praise? Joy...

English Poetry

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Bring On The Clowns!

Donna Africa·May 13, 2020

Bring On The Clowns! written by: Donna Africa @DonnaAfrica Down, down, down Coming, around, around Where are...

Poetry English

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A textbook example of nominative determinism, Lou Storey has always been a storyteller, a fact well illustrated in his art and in his writing. His careers have reflected that as well, first as a creator of idea-based exhibitions for museums, and later as a psychotherapist employing narrative therapies. His art and his writing share qualities of rich texture and detail, examining our capacity to be absurd while allowing a measure of forgiveness for our foibles. Storey and his husband Steve retired in 2021 and moved from New Jersey to Savannah Georgia. “We love everything about Savannah, it is like a city that looks like a park and thinks it’s a small town. Best of all, we can grow bananas in the backyard!”

Treats Only, Please! by Lauren Scott

Creepy cackles from tall, looming trees
startle their jumpy heartbeats as they walk.
Shadows discreetly follow the echoes
while they timidly proceed down the block.

Young voices repeat with conviction,
“It’s just a night for entertainment.”
There’s no need for goosebumps and fear
as their eyes focus on the cracked pavement.

Undeniably sensing they’re not alone,
many follow in their hesitant footsteps,
eager to reach doors and push doorbells
but afraid of frightening special effects....

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