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A Pocket of Tears, a poem written by Ger White at Spillwords.com

A Pocket Full of Tears

Ger White·September 8, 2020

A Pocket of Tears written by: Ger White “The operation was highly successful However, there is one...

English Featured Post Poetry

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My Shameful Secrets

Laura Hughes·July 27, 2019

My Shameful Secrets written by: Laura Hughes @SweetPea_1977 Who do you even turn to, if no one...

English Poetry

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The Door

Meghashri Dalvi·July 5, 2019

The Door written by: Meghashri Dalvi The big metal door opens quietly. The view outside is familiar....

English Literature

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Tidal Wave

L.M.Giannone·March 4, 2018

Tidal Wave written by: L.M.Giannone @LISAGNO Large waves crashing over me Pounding on the shore Drag me...

English Poetry

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Overwhelming Beauty

Carolina Russo·December 27, 2016

Overwhelming beauty written by: Carolina Russo @yesterdayafter1 The sunset light was approaching the soft curved hills. Evening...

English

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MEET SPILLWORDS SANTA

The wait is over! Introducing Rebel Claus, the ultimate Spillwords Christmas Santa, shaped by your festive imagination and votes.

Rebel Claus, a fierce, edgy version of St. Nick crafted in the depths of Santa’s Workshop with a flair for the unconventional. Dressed in a bold red coat with leather accents, riding a custom motorcycle, and wielding a candy cane staff, he’s equal parts holiday cheer and untamed adventure. He’s here to shake up the season in style.

CLICK ON THE PHOTO to see him in all his glory and join us in celebrating our 12 Days of Christmas series in style.

Sanu Sharma

Sanu Sharma is a Nepali novelist, short story writer, poet and lyricist. She has published several novels and short story collections, and numerous lyrical works. Her prose sheds light on the struggles of women, girls, and marginalized communities, tackling overlooked familial and societal issues, while her poetry and lyrics capture universal emotions. Her short story collection Ekadeshmaa received widespread acclaim and was shortlisted for the prestigious Madan Puraskar in 2018. Several of her novels and stories have been adapted into audio and visual formats, and her ghazals and lyrics have been set to music by various composers and performed by renowned singers.

Precious Moments by Valli Henry-Boldini

...The little blue jay landed on the windowsill just as Frank’s heart skipped another beat. He looked at her delicate colours and the way she flitted back and forth along the white peeling ledge. She reminded him so much of his wife Emily, as she skipped along the white sandy beach all those years ago.

Emily lay asleep on their bed. Frank watched her from his favourite window seat and smiled. Thirty years had passed and she had remained his destiny.

As the bright morning sunlight burst through the top half of the windowpane and landed on her ashen face, its warmth stirred her from her slumber and she extended her thin arm to block out its penetrating rays...

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A Pocket Full of Tears

My Shameful Secrets

The Door

Tidal Wave

Overwhelming Beauty

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Cardinal Wings

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Home is Where the Heart is

Halting Matilda

Beyond The Wrapping Paper

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The Days We Have Left

Natale Diverso

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