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An Ode to Nothingness

Kushal Poddar·April 4, 2023

An Ode to Nothingness written by: Kushal Poddar @Kushalpoe On the road the morning besoms hum Horatian...

English Poetry

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Spring Comes

Dr. K. K. Mathew·March 21, 2023

Spring Comes written by: Dr. K. K. Matthew What a feeling, the old depressed one is gone,...

Poetry English

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Lakeside Bird Feeder, Squirrels

D. R. James·September 8, 2021

Lakeside Bird Feeder, Squirrels written by: D.R. James Now if I had ambition I’d be this kung...

English Poetry

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Lakeside Bird Feeder, First Day

D. R. James·February 12, 2021

Lakeside Bird Feeder, First Day written by: D.R. James It should’ve taken only that scouting, squawking jay...

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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The Significant Breadth of Breath

Inside Mia D.

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Interviews

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

Spotlight On Writers – Joseph F Coniglio

Fear of the Known

Zenith

Dos Pepes

Human Race

All The Things I Don’t Remember

The Kiss

The ‘Metro’ Rulers

A Feeding Frenzy

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An Ode to Nothingness

Spring Comes

Lakeside Bird Feeder, Squirrels

Lakeside Bird Feeder, First Day

Lower Strata

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Inside Mia D.

On Being a Modern Dead Person

Tattered Byrds

A Plum for Oxford Don

The Significant Breadth of Breath

Millions of Misty Epitaphs

Busted

Brighter Light Will Find You

Moonlit Vow

Dos Pepes