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Seven Types of Ambiguity

Ampat Varghese Koshy·April 2, 2021

Seven Types of Ambiguity written by: Ampat Varghese Koshy @terrestrian Love must be erotic and lustful Love...

English Poetry

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Philly

Massimiliano (Max) Bianchi·September 11, 2020

Philly written by: Massimiliano (Max) Bianchi @mb470102 Philly with her hands Around my neck I see the...

Poetry English

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Dreams Of The Heart

Ivor Steven·July 22, 2019

Dreams Of The Heart written by: Ivor Steven I cannot walk the continents Like the intrepid Marco...

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....

Features

Inside Mia D.

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Lower Strata

Interviews

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

Spotlight On Writers – Joseph F Coniglio

Tattered Byrds

Inside Mia D.

El Retrato de la Boda

Kensington

My Darling Clementine

Outcast

Peace in Knowing

Ghost Tour

Philadelphia

Seven Types of Ambiguity

Philly

Dreams Of The Heart

Lower Strata

On Being a Modern Dead Person

Edith’s Epiphany

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

A Slave to War

Inside Mia D.

I Never Loved You

Ode to Ron

Meeting

Age

Never Stop Any Time