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Independence

Yahuza Abdulkadir·December 4, 2023

Independence written by: Yahuza Abdulkadir When the stars of independence glitter, Children run to break the news...

English Poetry

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Thanksgiving Dream

Andy Cooper·November 23, 2023

Thanksgiving Dream written by: Andy Cooper @AC0040 I shot upright, rubbing my eyes in a cold sweat....

English Poetry

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Somniphobia

G. Lynn Brown·October 18, 2023

Somniphobia written by: G. Lynn Brown @GLBrown_Writer It’s the heart of midnight Toss and turn Can’t fall...

English Poetry

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Discomfort

Andrew Minhinnick·August 1, 2023

Discomfort written by: Andrew Minhinnick @Minhinnick_A they are bile they are illness fill unhappiness is their sweat...

English Poetry

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We Hope for Better Days

Gazali Ganiyu Opeyemi·June 16, 2023

We Hope for Better Days written by: Gazali Ganiyu Opeyemi @Al_gainaan We know we can’t get what...

English Poetry

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The Kitty

Hemu Aggarwal·June 9, 2023

The Kitty written by: Hemu Aggarwal @hemuaggarwal15 Taking a walk on a fine day Walking in a...

Poetry English

·1 min read

First Day Down t’Pit

Kay Lesley Reeves·January 23, 2023

First Day Down t’Pit written by: Kay Lesley Reeves Oh it’s a long way down to the...

Poetry English

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The Devil's Kiss, a story written by C H Elton at Spillwords.com

The Devil’s Kiss – Story

C H Elton·November 18, 2022

The Devil’s Kiss Story written by: C H Elton @sdc130764 I had tossed and turned, over and...

English Literature

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A Lost Moment Found

Richard LeDue·June 23, 2022

A Lost Moment Found written by: Richard LeDue @LedueRichard The meaning of life sneaks in the open...

Poetry English

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Sugar and Salt

Shanyu·March 3, 2022

Sugar and Salt written by: Shanyu Sugar We inscribed cotton candy verses on our skin, Hoping all...

Poetry English

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Delirium

Rita B. Rose·March 2, 2022

Delirium written by: Rita B. Rose Fade into La La Land night shades Vallhalic eyes pulls the...

Poetry English

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Australian Bush Christmas 1963

Meg Dunn·December 23, 2021

Australian Bush Christmas 1963 written by: Meg Dunn We wake at dawn and drag our pillow slips...

English Literature Christmas

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The Mask

Lynne Kemen·October 27, 2021

The Mask written by: Lynne Kemen @KemenLynne The mask reminds me of Halloween except it’s not those...

Poetry Halloween English

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In Sickness

John Grey·July 7, 2021

In Sickness written by: John Grey I soaked in sweat for hours, in my room, lying on...

English Poetry

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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....

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