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Fire Away, poetry written by Kelli J Gavin at Spillwords.com

…On Poetry and Fiction Just “One Word” Away (“Window”)

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…On Poetry and Fiction Just “One Word” Away (“Guilt”)

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…On Poetry and Fiction Just “One Word” Away (“Ambrosia”)

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Ten Ways to Build People Up

Glen McKenzie·April 7, 2019

Ten Ways to Build People Up written by: Glen McKenzie @justabitfurther “Your words have the power to hurt...

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Seeking Silence

Gopal Lahiri·April 4, 2019

Seeking Silence written by: Gopal Lahiri @gopallahiri Words are weaving words, kind and harsh, Some are opening...

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Sword Words

Regis Auffray·May 6, 2017

Sword Words written by: Regis Auffray @rauffray Harsh, callous words like jagged, brutal blade pierce, rip, and...

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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

El Retrato de la Boda

Angels in our Midst

Fire Away

…On Poetry and Fiction Just “One Word” Away (“Window”)

…On Poetry and Fiction Just “One Word” Away (“Guilt”)

…On Poetry and Fiction Just “One Word” Away (“Ambrosia”)

…On Poetry and Fiction Just “One Word” Away (“Addiction”)

Powerful Words

Ten Ways to Build People Up

Seeking Silence

Sword Words

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