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The Cape May Carving Tree

John Riddle·August 8, 2021

The Cape May Carving Tree written by: John Riddle On a recent trip to Cape May, NJ,...

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Being Spanish

Christine Redman-Waldeyer·May 11, 2021

Being Spanish written by: Christine Redman-Waldeyer This is my first plane ride ever. I’m eighteen and sitting...

Sweetie

Frank Geiger·November 10, 2020

Sweetie written by: Frank Geiger I’m in the car on my way home from the Jabberwocky, a...

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·11 mins read

Letter: In The Time of Quarantine

Crystal Davis·June 9, 2020

Letter: In The Time of Quarantine written by: Crystal Davis Dear Quarantine, Oh Quarantine, I will always...

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·1 min read

Covid-19 Top Ten Bucket List

Peggy Gerber·April 9, 2020

Covid-19 Top Ten Bucket List written by: Peggy Gerber 1. Survive 2. Come out of isolation 3. ...

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The Boolegger, a short story written by Frank Geiger at Spillwords.com

The Bootlegger

Frank Geiger·July 11, 2019

The Bootlegger written by: Frank Geiger A car with an old man and a boy drove along...

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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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