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Long After The Argument

John Grey·January 16, 2021

Long After The Argument written by: John Grey The night is restless. A scarred silver moon rests...

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Reluctant Spirit

Doug Stanfield (Hemmingplay)·November 2, 2019

Saying Goodbye Part XIII Reluctant Spirit written by: Doug Stanfield (Hemmingplay) @hemmingplay A woman I know, a...

Featured Post Poetry Saying Goodbye English Doug Stanfield

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Venus Reluctantly

Elizabeth Barton·September 2, 2019

Venus Reluctantly written by: Elizabeth Barton @DestinyAngel25 Languishing, like Venus who had lost her memory, With no Cupid...

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Old Friends

Aaron Marchant·August 7, 2019

Old Friends written by: Aaron Marchant I’m not a ‘people person’ so it’s said, I do not mind,...

Poetry English

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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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The Significant Breadth of Breath

Inside Mia D.

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Interviews

Spotlight On Writers – Nick Adigu Burke

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

Zenith

Fear of the Known

Dos Pepes

Musings Of A Reluctant Neo-Luddite

Sunset

The Orchid Keeper

The Scene From Our Window

Guided by The Light

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Long After The Argument

Reluctant Spirit

Venus Reluctantly

Old Friends

Lower Strata

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Inside Mia D.

On Being a Modern Dead Person

Tattered Byrds

A Plum for Oxford Don

Spotlight On Writers – Nick Adigu Burke

The Significant Breadth of Breath

Millions of Misty Epitaphs

Busted

Brighter Light Will Find You

Moonlit Vow