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A Novel Storm

Bikram SutradharJuly 17, 2020

A Novel Storm written by: Bikram Sutradhar A novel storm has started, even more horrible than 'a kalboishskhi'; The world seems to have taken aback,...

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The Aftermath

Todd HumesJune 25, 2020

The Aftermath written by: Todd Humes the aftermath of the storm I sit on the edge of a curb under the jaundice moon light that once shared the ...

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Unfulfilled

Phyllis SouzaJune 17, 2020

Unfulfilled written by: Phyllis Souza The crack of thunder, a flash of lightning, and pelting rain should have kept Aurora from driving. But she nee...

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Stay With Me

Luzviminda G. RiveraJune 12, 2020

Stay With Me written by: LUZVIMINDA G. RIVERA We can build a castle in the sky Let the clouds protect it from the robust wind. We can make a bed of ...

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Thought Clouds

Diane LeopardJune 11, 2020

Thought Clouds written by: Diane Leopard @dianeleopard Clouds like thoughts drift high in the sky, Fluffy and white Gentle and kind, Forever changi...

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Exile

SinisterMay 16, 2020

Exile written by: Sinister The days embrace their hollow fate as night embalms the lost and faint visage coagulates beneath her permafrost, just s...

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Beacon

Edward McCloudMay 9, 2020

Beacon written by: Edward McCloud Keep a fire burning For soon I'll be returning From my journey on the sea. Through fog and freezing rain; Strugg...

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Anchor

Melyssa G. SprottApril 18, 2020

Anchor written by: Melyssa G. Sprott We drifted to distant shores tormented by the surf and sand— no match for the tide, or time. Why weren’t we ...

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The Tempest

Ann Christine TabakaApril 2, 2020

The Tempest written by: Ann Christine Tabaka @TabakaChris The ocean slapped her in the face as large waves crested over the bow. Rocking side to si...

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MOTHER OF EXILES

Ayushman JamwalMarch 22, 2020

MOTHER OF EXILES written by: Ayushman Jamwal @Jamwalthefirst I crack and twist under this storm, Solitary steps on loud, crowded roads, Hungerless ...

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Long Path To Home…

Jan SmithFebruary 12, 2020

Long Path To Home... written by: Jan Smith @JanSmithNL This February breeze chills She lifts the collar of her deep scarlet coat Hair gold, windswe...

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Waiting

Tony AdahFebruary 12, 2020

Waiting written by: Tony Adah Eagerly the days crawl or race To where the wind blows Time ripens for the hen's cloacae To be seen. When the storm ...

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Where Have The Birds Gone?

Fotoula ReynoldsJanuary 7, 2020

Where Have The Birds Gone? written by: Fotoula Reynolds It’s raining embers And our beautiful Island-home cries A blackened soul Unfair intensity ...

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Leaping Frogs

Alta H MabinDecember 28, 2019

Leaping Frogs written by: Alta H Mabin @h_mabin In the morning light Happy birds sing their duets The owl sleeps and dreams A willow tree ...

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Bridie is just a wife, mother and grandmother who loves to write. She is a retired teacher and is also a busy photographer. She lives with her husband in the countryside in west Limerick. Her late dad was a popular and successful poet and author. She discovered that she had a flair for writing following retirement when life slowed down a little. She was encouraged by family members to develop this hidden gift. As grandchildren arrived she was inspired to write about experiences with them and has had articles and poems published in local newspapers and journals. She is working towards publishing a book of her writings in the near future.

ALBERT CAMUS’S – 'THE PLAGUE' - ITS RELEVANCE TODAY by GS Subbu

How relevant is the ‘The Plague’ to the present scenario we find ourselves in? It is really astounding that when you go through the book you realize that what is happening now is very similar to what has been described in graphic detail decades ago. Whether it is the fear psychosis, the measures taken to prevent the spread of the epidemic, the dedicated and tireless work of groups of individuals in taking care of the afflicted, the resistance to the imposition of stringent regulations by the authorities and lastly the realization that we have to move on but with a changed perspective and living a new life.
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