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Subtle Halo

Sujata DashSeptember 15, 2020

Subtle Halo written by: Sujata Dash Zeal of clouds to soar and croon Got validation of the crescent moon Trees swayed back and forth Nodding to the...

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Lost On A Library Shelf

Samra ZafarSeptember 11, 2020

Lost On A Library Shelf written by: Samra Zafar I'm a novelette placed in a rack Surrounded by thick volumes of life stories My identity goes unnoti...

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Louis Brogdite, Private Detective

Andrew ScobieSeptember 1, 2020

Louis Brogdite, Private Detective written by: Andrew Scobie April, 1982 I drove the old convertible, Louis beside me in the passenger seat. ...

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…On Poetry and Fiction Just “One Word” Away (“Hell”)

Phyllis P. ColucciAugust 30, 2020

…On Poetry and Fiction Just “One Word” Away ("Hell") written by: Phyllis P. Colucci @FictionTarot One word becomes one idea, becomes one sentence, b...

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Down To Earth

Joseph ReillyAugust 12, 2020

Down To Earth written by: Joseph Reilly @joereillywrites Something really suspenseful is about to happen. Remember that time you cried during that mo...

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Telling An African Story

Bernard Ebenezer EssagaAugust 5, 2020

Telling An African Story written by: Bernard Ebenezer Essaga Telling an African story Is to narrate the past times, Of which peace and pride const...

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The Journeyman’s Journal of Juxtaposed Juvenescence

Rob ClarkAugust 2, 2020

The Journeyman's Journal of Juxtaposed Juvenescence Angelle written by: Rob Clark @HangryPoet197 Dreamstate: I Sleep a little, My Love Keep ...

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A Whole Lotta Trouble

David PerlmutterJuly 31, 2020

A Whole Lotta Trouble written by: David Perlmutter @DavidPerlmutt10 MUSCLE GIRL: It was a hole. There was no question about it. The question was: ...

EnglishLiterature21 min read

Charm

Simona PriloganJuly 30, 2020

Charm written by: Simona Prilogan @SCotidian It's snowing the tales over us with chapters surrounded by charm, the evening is seizing the palm of ...

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Song of Life

Mike TurnerJuly 27, 2020

Song of Life written by: Mike Turner @SchoonerSkipper A single note Can time recall A silent pause Tells story, all Deep rhythm, slow Sets sombe...

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…On Poetry and Fiction Just “One Word” Away (“God”)

Phyllis P. ColucciJuly 26, 2020

…On Poetry and Fiction Just “One Word” Away ("God") written by: Phyllis P. Colucci @FictionTarot One word becomes one idea, becomes one sentence, ...

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The Practical Value of Art

Aarón MonsiváisJuly 12, 2020

The Practical Value of Art written by: Aarón Monsiváis Everyone seems to have the value of art all wrong. Van Gogh is one of the most valued and sough...

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The Crime of The Century

Michael DaneseJuly 9, 2020

The Crime of The Century written by: Michael Danese @danesemc Josie Grecco, PhD was on top of the world. After having a long and rewarding career, ...

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…On Poetry and Fiction Just “One Word” Away (“Fantasy”)

Phyllis P. ColucciJune 28, 2020

…On Poetry and Fiction Just “One Word” Away ("Fantasy") written by: Phyllis P. Colucci @FictionTarot One word becomes one idea, becomes one senten...

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John is a social worker working in the field of disability management and holds degrees in social work, rehabilitation services, and psychology. He is also a 3rd degree black belt in Karate, has worked as a cornerman in the UFC, and grew up in both the Bahamas and Canada. John is the author of two books of poetry: “March” and “The Seasons of Us” (both published in 2019). His work has appeared widely in numerous literary journals, magazines, and anthologies internationally. John is also a Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net nominee and lives in Caledon Ontario, Canada with his wife and two children.