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Two Slice Gravy

Ray Whitaker·September 21, 2022

Two Slice Gravy written by: Ray Whitaker Remembering my Grandfather he used to say “Put enough gravy...

Poetry English

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Class A

Luiz Syphre·March 5, 2020

Class A written by: Luiz Syphre @luizsyphre Dad, nephew, uncle and friend I mount trucker wheels drive...

Poetry English

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The Pilot Of My Dreams

Khalid Belkhalfi·October 25, 2017

The Pilot of My Dreams written by: Khalid Belkhalfi @K.Belkhalfi.Poet When I was a little boy, I...

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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The Significant Breadth of Breath

Inside Mia D.

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Interviews

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

Spotlight On Writers – Joseph F Coniglio

Zenith

Fear of the Known

Dos Pepes

Ghosts of Halloween Past

Rick the Pilot Walks His Dog During a Climate Crisis

Icarus

Raconteur on Deck

Stalled

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Two Slice Gravy

Class A

The Pilot Of My Dreams

Lower Strata

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Inside Mia D.

On Being a Modern Dead Person

Tattered Byrds

A Plum for Oxford Don

The Significant Breadth of Breath

Millions of Misty Epitaphs

Busted

Brighter Light Will Find You

Moonlit Vow

Dos Pepes