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To A Mouse

Spillwords·August 26, 2018

To A Mouse a poem by Robert Burns Wee, sleekit, cowrin, tim’rous beastie, O, what a panic’s...

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Halloween

Spillwords·October 29, 2017

Halloween by Robert Burns Upon that night, when fairies light On Cassilis Downans dance, Or owre the...

Literary Greats Poetry Halloween English

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Ald Langs Syne at spillwords.com Happy New Years 2016

Auld Lang Syne

Spillwords·December 31, 2016

Auld Lang Syne by Robert Burns Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should...

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Red, Red Rose

Spillwords·September 25, 2016

Red, Red Rose by Robert Burns O my Luve’s like a red, red rose That’s newly sprung...

English Literary Greats 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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