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Moxie McMurder·January 5, 2021

Silence written by: Moxie McMurder @MoxieMcMurder There is no peace to be found In silence That is...

English Poetry

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Phantasmagoria

Broken Montague·September 2, 2020

Phantasmagoria written by: Broken Montague It’s 2:07, and just got home Spent night hours, drinking alone. From...

Poetry English

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If I Move My Foot

Russell Colclough·January 8, 2020

If I Move My Foot written by: Russell Colclough My legs are feeling heavy, bit wobbly, but...

Literature English

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Gettysburg

Fred Miller·March 5, 2019

Gettysburg written by: Fred Miller Under a copse of oaks, a mile or so from the ridge,...

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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