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Gotham and Batman

Arpan ChristyAugust 12, 2019

Gotham and Batman written by: Arpan Christy @ArpanChristy On a busy crossroad when the signal turns red, by knocking an action figure of the “Batman...

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The Graveyard

Julian LeeMay 8, 2019

The Graveyard written by: Julian Lee @julian_lee76 The still, quiet, peaceful air, Sounds of nature surround, We come to say goodbye, Come to visi...

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Happiness Is

Nisha RaviprasadDecember 28, 2018

Happiness Is written by: Nisha Raviprasad @NishaRaviprasad the dawdling dusk seemed to linger some more and on the beach drifting into sleepy gray ...

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Jai Ho

Beth TremaglioJune 27, 2018

Jai Ho written by: Beth Tremaglio @TremaglioBeth "Those who lead as if the judgement will never reign over them will fall naked before the people's...

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“Hemmingplay,” is the pen name of Doug Stanfield, who grew up on a family farm in western Ohio, went with his parents for two years in Karachi, Pakistan, in high school and had lived, until recently, in Bellefonte, PA with his late wife, Wilda and their two sons, Ben and John. Doug was a writer, editor and director of internet communications at Penn State for 26 years. He has had a few disreputable occupations, including newspaper reporter and editor, and public relations flak, but is trying to make amends for his sins by writing poetry and fiction. When his sons were safely off making their own mistakes, he turned on the computer one day, stared at the screen, and began to learn the craft anew at age 67. Doug has published three books: "Mermaid Sisters: First Dive", a children's book; "I Came From A Place of Fireflies" and, "Snowflakes & Ashes: Meditations on the Temporary”.