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The Family Tree

Dilip Mohapatra·December 4, 2023

The Family Tree written by: Dilip Mohapatra @dilipmo One day I sit down to construct my family tree...

English Poetry

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You’re Lucky I’m A Lady

Karen Southall Watts·July 7, 2022

You’re Lucky I’m A Lady written by: Karen Southall Watts @askkaren The man on my left asked...

Poetry English

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Carpet of Love

Peggy Gerber·February 15, 2022

Carpet of Love written by: Peggy Gerber @peggysue445 We bought ourselves a brand new carpet, my husband...

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

Olivia’s first visit to K

November Memory

Absolution of a Kiss

Another Raven

Untidy Home

Steel Teeth

Kitchen Table Reminiscing

Sepia Stains

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The Family Tree

You’re Lucky I’m A Lady

Carpet of Love

Inside Mia D.

Waiting for the Past to Call

Zenith

Santa’s Workshop

The Significant Breadth of Breath

Olivia’s first visit to K

Absolution of a Kiss

Zainab

Here Be Dragons

Miejsce Miłości

Rust and Dust

Soul