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Diana’s Smile

Russell Colclough·June 21, 2023

Diana’s Smile written by: Russell Colclough Pray for mother, O boys of the house. Her sunflower smile...

Poetry English

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Wasted Petals on the War of the Roses

Lei Writses·February 6, 2023

Wasted Petals on the War of the Roses written by: Lei Writses White as the stratum clouds...

English Poetry

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Why Do I Care?

Benedict Hurley·January 12, 2023

Why Do I Care? written by: Benedict Hurley @musoman11 Breaking news! Queen Elizabeth II has died The...

Poetry English

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Sestina 1121: “Dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II”

Adam Johnson·December 9, 2022

Sestina 11121 “Dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II” written by: Adam Johnson @Aristotle2010 Here now to rest is...

Poetry English

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Nowhere Can the Golden Light Stay

Ken Allan Dronsfield·September 19, 2022

Nowhere Can the Golden Light Stay (Mourning for the Queen) written by: Ken Allan Dronsfield @KenKadfield In...

English Featured Post Poetry

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Amongst The Waves

Stephen Kingsnorth·September 19, 2022

Amongst The Waves written by: Stephen Kingsnorth I saw her in the Maundy aisle of steady stream,...

Poetry English

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Lessons Learned

Andrena Zawinski·September 19, 2022

Lessons Learned written by: Andrena Zawinski “I have been practicing my American English,” the eight-year-old, fair-haired girl...

Literature English

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People’s Princess

Shawn Stoner·August 31, 2022

People’s Princess written by: Shawn Stoner @SStonerwriter A fairy tale wedding, a royal marriage. Whatever in love...

English Poetry

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A Dream Led To Another

Satis Shroff·September 3, 2020

A Dream Led To Another written by: Satis Shroff @satisshroff21 I was around twenty years old, My...

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....

Features

Olivia’s first visit to K

Santa’s Workshop

Waiting for the Past to Call

Interviews

Spotlight On Writers – Nick Adigu Burke

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

Santa’s Workshop

The Death Parade

22 Maple Lane

Finding Cinderella

Waiting

Autumn Air

Dream Happy

Socrates v. The State

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Diana’s Smile

Wasted Petals on the War of the Roses

Why Do I Care?

Sestina 1121: “Dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II”

Nowhere Can the Golden Light Stay

Amongst The Waves

Lessons Learned

People’s Princess

A Dream Led To Another

Inside Mia D.

Tattered Byrds

Waiting for the Past to Call

Zenith

The Significant Breadth of Breath

Santa’s Workshop

Olivia’s first visit to K

November Memory

Cold Weather

Autumn Crisp

My Eternal Beating Drum

Baptism