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Life in My ZOO

Gerry Stefanson·February 3, 2021

Life in My ZOO written & performed by: Gerry Stefanson there is a Skeleton in my closet...

Poetry English

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I Lit Candles Awaiting Your Return

Richard O. Ogunmodede·January 27, 2021

I Lit Candles Awaiting Your Return written by: Richard O. Ogunmodede performed by: Elizabeth O. Ogunmodede The...

Poetry English

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Garden of Roses

Elizabeth O. Ogunmodede·January 12, 2021

Garden of Roses written & performed by: Elizabeth O. Ogunmodede Charming and rosy they appeared from the...

Poetry English

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St. Andrews on The Red

Gerry Stefanson·December 19, 2020

St. Andrews on The Red written & performed by: Gerry Stefanson Created for the celebration of God,...

Christmas Poetry English

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The Sentinel

Jordan Trethewey·October 21, 2020

The Sentinel written & performed by: Jordan Trethewey @bizarre_quotes I The shadow man’s face is a swirling hole...

Featured Post 13 Days of Halloween English Poetry Halloween

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Seed of Love

Nancy Lou Henderson·June 3, 2020

Seed of Love written and performed by: Nancy Lou Henderson @nlhende49 Darkness does surround, Waiting in the...

English Poetry

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I Am Awake

Sophia Behal·May 11, 2020

I Am Awake (thoughts of a Vampire) written by: Sophia Behal performed by: Sean van Dutch I...

Poetry English

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Worldwide Corona

Sophia Behal·February 24, 2020

Worldwide Corona written and performed by: Sophia Behal Worldwide corona. Corona you are strong. Person after person...

English Poetry

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Weapons Down

Sophia Behal·January 9, 2020

Weapons Down written and performed by: Sophia Behal I, pointing at you soldier with my daisy. I...

English Poetry

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Razor String Mantra

Don Krieger·September 26, 2019

Razor String Mantra written and performed by: Don Krieger I journeyed to my master’s feet to gain...

Poetry English

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Breendonk Generations

Don Krieger·November 20, 2018

Breendonk Generations written and performed by: Don Krieger I Anna and Isaac met in an orphanage where...

Poetry English

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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Dariusz Pacak·July 15, 2018

International Poetry Polish English

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Folding Power

Doug Stanfield (Hemmingplay)·June 26, 2018

Folding Power written by: Doug Stanfield (Hemmingplay) @hemmingplay I asked for the superpower of “Folding” for my...

English Featured Post Poetry Doug Stanfield

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Hey Veronica

LunchboxRachel·June 16, 2018

Hey Veronica written/lyrics by: LunchboxRachel and Chris Kang @RachelMcLaugh music by: Chris Kang @chriskangmusic Hey Veronica Wanna head...

Poetry English

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MEET SPILLWORDS SANTA

The wait is over! Introducing Rebel Claus, the ultimate Spillwords Christmas Santa, shaped by your festive imagination and votes.

Rebel Claus, a fierce, edgy version of St. Nick crafted in the depths of Santa’s Workshop with a flair for the unconventional. Dressed in a bold red coat with leather accents, riding a custom motorcycle, and wielding a candy cane staff, he’s equal parts holiday cheer and untamed adventure. He’s here to shake up the season in style.

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Sanu Sharma

Sanu Sharma is a Nepali novelist, short story writer, poet and lyricist. She has published several novels and short story collections, and numerous lyrical works. Her prose sheds light on the struggles of women, girls, and marginalized communities, tackling overlooked familial and societal issues, while her poetry and lyrics capture universal emotions. Her short story collection Ekadeshmaa received widespread acclaim and was shortlisted for the prestigious Madan Puraskar in 2018. Several of her novels and stories have been adapted into audio and visual formats, and her ghazals and lyrics have been set to music by various composers and performed by renowned singers.

Precious Moments by Valli Henry-Boldini

...The little blue jay landed on the windowsill just as Frank’s heart skipped another beat. He looked at her delicate colours and the way she flitted back and forth along the white peeling ledge. She reminded him so much of his wife Emily, as she skipped along the white sandy beach all those years ago.

Emily lay asleep on their bed. Frank watched her from his favourite window seat and smiled. Thirty years had passed and she had remained his destiny.

As the bright morning sunlight burst through the top half of the windowpane and landed on her ashen face, its warmth stirred her from her slumber and she extended her thin arm to block out its penetrating rays...

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