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Circus

Liam Flanagan·March 13, 2021

Circus written by: Liam Flanagan @LFlanaga Roll Up Roll Up Boy do we have some entertainment for...

English Poetry

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Points North

Ingrid Wilson·August 29, 2020

Points North written by: Ingrid Wilson @Experimentsinfc Wheels in motion and the wind Whips around behind my...

Four Winds and a Man

Angel Edwards·May 11, 2020

Four Winds and a Man written by: Angel Edwards The west wind carries the whimpering child a...

English Poetry

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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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