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My Life Isn’t a Movie

Bill Chima Nwabuko·April 5, 2023

My Life Isn’t a Movie written by: Bill Chima Nwabuko @chimabill1 My life isn’t a movie, I’m...

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Days That I Remember

Mike Henry·January 15, 2023

Days That I Remember written by: Mike Henry There are days that I remember And many I...

English Poetry

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Sending Love

Bhoj Kumar Dhamala·November 21, 2022

Sending Love written by: Bhoj Kumar Dhamala @BhojKDhamala Love To the children Of the world for their...

Poetry English

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Reflecting Glass

Tessa Weitemeier·August 29, 2022

Reflecting Glass written by: Tessa Weitemeier @TessaWeitemeier You’re a broken piece of glass Reflecting mistakes from the...

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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My Life Isn’t a Movie

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Sending Love

Reflecting Glass

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