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God’s Gift in Manger Lay

Robbie Pruitt·January 6, 2021

God’s Gift in Manger Lay written by: Robbie Pruitt @robbiepruitt His body lay In manger clay In...

Poetry English

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Musing About Island Christmas of Years Past

Sheila Henry·December 25, 2019

Musing About Island Christmas of Years Past written by: Sheila Henry Christmas morn I sit quietly with...

English Poetry Christmas

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Christmas Belief

Roger Turner·December 16, 2019

Christmas Belief written by: Roger Turner @titansdad Have you ever “dashed through the snow in a one...

Featured Post 12 Days of Christmas English Poetry Christmas

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Wise Men’s Laments

Don Knowles·September 16, 2019

Wise Men’s Laments written by: Don Knowles @DonKnowles3 Oh the philosophers constantly lament Live today just for...

Poetry English

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The Gift of the Magi

Spillwords·January 6, 2017

The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry One dollar and eighty-seven cents. That was all. And...

Literary Greats Literature English Poetry Christmas

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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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