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All Falls Down

Shaurya Pathania·March 27, 2023

All Falls Down written by: Shaurya Pathania @ShauryaPathani4 Good Morning, Flashing lights blind me, Yet I’m bound...

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The Hum

Vickie Johnstone·March 26, 2023

The Hum written by: Vickie Johnstone @vickiejohnstone We talk about the hum, the murmur of the earth,...

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Still Life

David L Painter·March 25, 2023

Still Life written by: David L Painter The old woman stood on the front porch waving goodbye....

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Dog at The Door

Bob Laurie·March 25, 2023

Dog at The Door written by: Bob Laurie @boblaurie757 The day persisted in pulling me down, There...

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Acceptance

J.D. Gevry·March 25, 2023

Acceptance written by: J.D. Gevry I wish my heart soft but not fragile to bend with circumstance...

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Nightly Chores

Agnivesh Mahapatra·March 25, 2023

Nightly Chores written by: Agnivesh Mahapatra The night casts a shadow Darker than itself, yet unseen; For...

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Thread Count

Daniel Deschenes·March 24, 2023

Thread Count written by: Daniel Deschenes I have been walking for a long time I was even...

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Mirror in The Attic

The hairy bum welder·March 24, 2023

Mirror in The Attic written by: the hairy bum welder In this ghostly attic My reflection looks...

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Imperfections

Sherin Abraham·March 24, 2023

Imperfections written by: Sherin Abraham I am imperfect, I know that… I know it very well I...

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Loving The Intrinsic

Norberto Franco Cisneros·March 23, 2023

Loving The Intrinsic written by: Norberto Franco Cisneros Come cover me with taffeta blue let the shine...

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You, poetry by Sushant Thapa at Spillwords.com

You

Sushant Thapa·March 23, 2023

You written by: Sushant Thapa Coming closer To the moonlight I saw your starry eyes. I wait...

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Poetry For Writers

Melissa Lemay·March 22, 2023

Poetry For Writers written by: Melissa Lemay There is art to crafting verse, quite a way of...

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Springs Thaw

J. Iner Souster·March 21, 2023

Springs Thaw written by: J. Iner Souster @iner It begins in March, seeds of thought she planted...

Blooming Love Tree

Marius Alexandru·March 21, 2023

Blooming Love Tree written by: Marius Alexandru @alexmariusalex Our roots are deeply anchored in the unmovable love’s...

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Smitha Vishwanath is a banker turned writer. She began her writing journey in 2016 through her blog. In 2019, she was nominated for Best of the Net, and 2 of her poems were given special mention in NaPoWriMo, 2021 and 2022. In addition, she was awarded the Reuel International Prize for poetry. In 2019, she co-authored a book of poetry, 'Roads- A journey with Verses.' Smitha's writing is peppered with the lessons learned from the plethora of invaluable experiences that come from having lived in India, UAE and Iran, worked in a multi-cultural environment and travelled widely. She resides in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with her husband and two daughters. When she is not writing, you can find her painting, travelling, or sharing reviews of books. She is excited about her debut novel, 'Coming Home', which will be released on 18th March 2023.

The Lighthouse by Sharon Frame Gay

Maine, 1922
There are those who find the song of a foghorn mournful and foreboding. To me, it was a lullaby. I’ve been a lighthouse keeper all my life. I was born in the keeper’s cottage in 1880, next to the tower that clings to a cliff in Maine. The rhythmic bursts of light and sound that brought home lost sailors lulled me to sleep each night.
Father, and his father before him, maintained the lighthouse for over seventy years. As a child, I peered up the spiral staircase, watching Father high above as he polished the massive searchlight...

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