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The Season of Divinity

Kokila Gupta·February 9, 2023

The Season of Divinity written by: Kokila Gupta Cardamom dreams, of cinnamon scents fresh Fond sunshine hours...

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Mexican Princess

Stark Hunter·February 8, 2023

Mexican Princess written by: Stark Hunter seventeen year old mexican princess walking with purse strap on shoulder...

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Coming Out, Circa 1973

Bill Tope·February 7, 2023

Coming Out, Circa 1973 written by: Bill Tope It was Sunday, at daybreak, and 19 year old...

English Poetry

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There’s Nothing Wrong with Feeling Good

Mike Ricketts·February 6, 2023

There’s Nothing Wrong with Feeling Good written by: Mike Ricketts There’s nothing wrong with feeling good, with...

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Thoughts Through The Veil

Rukhsana Ahmed·February 2, 2023

Thoughts Through The Veil written by: Rukhsana Ahmed @RukhsanaAhmed9 O how I yearn, I could see beyond...

English Poetry

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Shouldn’t We

Nonduduzo Ngomane·January 27, 2023

Shouldn’t We written by: Nonduduzo Ngomane Every moment we spend together could be our last. Shouldn’t we...

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What is Happiness?

Benjamin Nambu·January 21, 2023

What is Happiness? written by: Benjamin Nambu I have been searching for happiness for a while The...

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Subway Orange Blossom

Gina Maria Manchego·January 19, 2023

Subway Orange Blossom written by: Gina Maria Manchego @GiUknit It was a typical Brooklyn summer. The hot...

Happy Moon

Eileen Clark·January 16, 2023

Happy Moon written by: Eileen Clark @DiixieLove I was kinda sad and low when I went to...

English Poetry

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To Find a Dream

Marzia Rahman·January 7, 2023

To Find a Dream written by: Marzia Rahman @MarziaR57167805 “It’s very important to have dreams. It gives...

English Literature

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Wish

Bernadette Gagtan Driza·January 6, 2023

Wish written by: Bernadette Gagtan Driza O how i wish my eyes never seen yours My hands...

Poetry English

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I’ve Given Myself

Charles Kingsrod·January 3, 2023

I’ve Given Myself written by: Charles Kingsrod I’ve given myself to so many people, left part of...

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We Are Warriors

Cyril Giraud·December 30, 2022

We Are Warriors written by: Cyril Giraud We are warriors Those that smile when difficulties arise Captains...

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Skateaway

Nigel de Costa·December 29, 2022

Skateaway written by: Nigel de Costa You’re gone, gone, gone, once behind – now in front. Twirling,...

English Poetry

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Smitha Vishwanath is a banker turned writer. She began her writing journey in 2016 through her blog. In 2019, she was nominated for Best of the Net, and 2 of her poems were given special mention in NaPoWriMo, 2021 and 2022. In addition, she was awarded the Reuel International Prize for poetry. In 2019, she co-authored a book of poetry, 'Roads- A journey with Verses.' Smitha's writing is peppered with the lessons learned from the plethora of invaluable experiences that come from having lived in India, UAE and Iran, worked in a multi-cultural environment and travelled widely. She resides in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with her husband and two daughters. When she is not writing, you can find her painting, travelling, or sharing reviews of books. She is excited about her debut novel, 'Coming Home', which will be released on 18th March 2023.

The Lighthouse by Sharon Frame Gay

Maine, 1922
There are those who find the song of a foghorn mournful and foreboding. To me, it was a lullaby. I’ve been a lighthouse keeper all my life. I was born in the keeper’s cottage in 1880, next to the tower that clings to a cliff in Maine. The rhythmic bursts of light and sound that brought home lost sailors lulled me to sleep each night.
Father, and his father before him, maintained the lighthouse for over seventy years. As a child, I peered up the spiral staircase, watching Father high above as he polished the massive searchlight...

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