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Childhood

PatBunny·October 1, 2020

Childhood written by: PatBunny Today I feel as though I have aged Ten years In one night....

Poetry English

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The Comet

Tony Ortiz·September 17, 2020

The Comet written by: Tony Ortiz I was once a Comet Racing through space in a blind...

Poetry English

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The Carpenter

Paula Puolakka·December 24, 2019

The Carpenter written by: Paula Puolakka Who is the most famous carpenter (and a carpenter’s son) in...

Christmas English Poetry

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Lauren Scott writes poetry and memoir and enjoys the challenge of trying other genres. She has authored two collections of poetry: New Day, New Dreams and Finding a Balance. In 2021, she released her memoir, More than Coffee. She is a contributing author in the anthology, Poetry Treasures 2: Relationships, as well as in the upcoming anthology, This is How We Grow. Her fourth book, Ever So Gently, is a poetry collection to be published in June. She recently finished her first children's book and works with her illustrator with plans to release it this year. She lives in California with her husband, Matt, and their lab, Copper. They have two adult children residing on the east coast. Lauren's writing inspiration comes from her love of family, spending time outdoors, and finding joy in the simple things.

Shadows of New York by Francisco Bravo Cabrera

One day I sat and listened to the choirs of Babel.
It took me back to when I painted shadows in New York
which cast skyscrapers high above your garden.
And I wondered if an island, in the seas of nowhere,
would have served as shelter if our ship should sink.

Did a siren with her song lead you so far away from home,
and has that made you forget me?
Have you removed the old tattoos?
Did you forget the sailing trips?
Was it because Manhattan’s winds destroyed your jib?...

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An Ode to an Enigmatic Night

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Childhood

The Comet

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Spotlight On Writers – Maggie O’Brien

When You Find Your Center

Joy

The Centre of My Universe

Dress Rehearsal

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Mid Week

Gothic Grief

Just Like Yesterday

Rearview Mirror

Failure

Love Was Not Present