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America

Spillwords·July 3, 2022

America a poem by Claude McKay Although she feeds me bread of bitterness, And sinks into my...

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Don’t Listen

Jillani Birech·January 7, 2022

Don’t Listen written by: Jillani Birech @BirechJillani Listen not to what is said of you Let them...

English Poetry

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One Last Kiss

Annette Tarpley·August 25, 2021

One Last Kiss written by: Annette Tarpley One last kiss Bestow upon my lips It will last...

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On Folly Beach

Kenneth Vincent Walker·April 11, 2021

On Folly Beach written by: Kenneth Vincent Walker On Folly Beach the Waves roll in not unlike...

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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Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

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America

Don’t Listen

One Last Kiss

On Folly Beach

Lower Strata

On Being a Modern Dead Person

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Inside Mia D.

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

Tattered Byrds

Dos Pepes

Fear of the Known

Islands of Isolation

Zenith

Roots of Resilience

The Swinging Dreams