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Lune Poems to Florida

Carmen Frech Oliveri·September 22, 2023

Lune Poems to Florida written by: Carmen Frech Oliveri Hide me, deep, beneath palm trees, green. In...

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The Three Moments of Autumn

Shaa Zainol·June 30, 2023

The Three Moments of Autumn written by: Shaa Zainol Under the autumn love There are the best...

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Trench Art

Stephen Kingsnorth·November 11, 2022

Trench Art written by: Stephen Kingsnorth Over the top, crȇpe poppies, red, shimmy shimmer, stink from mud,...

English Poetry

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Betrothal of Nature

Tamara Yancosky (BBYCGN)·September 19, 2022

Betrothal of Nature written by: Tamara Yancosky Cheery, fluttering rainbows engage and fawn dainty white-skirted miracles which...

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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

Inside Mia D.

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Lower Strata

Interviews

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

Spotlight On Writers – Joseph F Coniglio

Inside Mia D.

Ode to Ron

I Never Loved You

Next Turn

Enchanted You

A Winter Eden

Yuletide

Lillies

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Lune Poems to Florida

The Three Moments of Autumn

Trench Art

Betrothal of Nature

Lower Strata

On Being a Modern Dead Person

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

Tattered Byrds

Inside Mia D.

Roots of Resilience

The Swinging Dreams

Inside Mia D.

I Never Loved You

Ode to Ron

Meeting