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Double Trouble

Christopher S. Bell·April 15, 2020

Double Trouble written by: Christopher S. Bell @CScottBell Gerry watched foam drip from his glass to the bartop...

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Simply The Best

Eamon O'Leary·March 19, 2020

Simply The Best written by: Eamon O’Leary The trial had tongues wagging and now a guilty verdict....

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Perspective

Archit Joshi·January 30, 2020

Perspective written by: Archit Joshi @ArchitJoshi Whistling woods, shy shores Nature’s symphonies gallore Small seem our troubles...

Poetry English

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Gilmer Bright

Rando Mithlo·January 24, 2020

Gilmer Bright written by: Rando Mithlo Into a hole fell Gilmer Bright With a thud dust kicked...

Poetry English

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First World Trailer Park Dilemmas

Mike Sharlow·October 6, 2019

First World Trailer Park Dilemmas written by: Mike Sharlow I was watching TV and doing a little...

English Literature

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Marshmallows

Adam Nelson·September 11, 2019

Marshmallows written by: Adam Nelson @AppleParkFilms Ever since she was a little girl Amelia had wanted to...

English Literature

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Yesterday

Any1mark·September 5, 2019

Yesterday written by: Any1mark @any1mark66 I sweep up shards of yesterday But if reflection stares wispy back...

English Poetry

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This Finite Peace

Dr. Nikhat Bano·June 13, 2019

This Finite Peace written by: Dr. Nikhat Bano A short, solitary journey through an isolated place, has...

English Poetry

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Seeking Silence

Gopal Lahiri·April 4, 2019

Seeking Silence written by: Gopal Lahiri @gopallahiri Words are weaving words, kind and harsh, Some are opening...

English Poetry

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Boxes

John Baverstock·March 27, 2019

Boxes written by: JOHN BAVERSTOCK When once again you have had a bad day, The best thing...

English Poetry

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The Flame

Cindy Medina·February 23, 2018

The Flame written by: Cindy Medina @Cindy_M65 Tongue of fire in the night to those wise a...

English Poetry

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How Did You Die?

Spillwords·February 4, 2018

How Did You Die? a poem by Edmund Vance Cooke Did you tackle that trouble that came...

English Literary Greats Poetry

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RHYMING WOES

Dilip Mohapatra·November 6, 2017

RHYMING WOES written by: Dilip Mohapatra @dilipmo There’s a fancy dress party at the den of the owl,...

English Poetry

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Lauren Scott writes poetry and memoir and enjoys the challenge of trying other genres. She has authored two collections of poetry: New Day, New Dreams and Finding a Balance. In 2021, she released her memoir, More than Coffee. She is a contributing author in the anthology, Poetry Treasures 2: Relationships, as well as in the upcoming anthology, This is How We Grow. Her fourth book, Ever So Gently, is a poetry collection to be published in June. She recently finished her first children's book and works with her illustrator with plans to release it this year. She lives in California with her husband, Matt, and their lab, Copper. They have two adult children residing on the east coast. Lauren's writing inspiration comes from her love of family, spending time outdoors, and finding joy in the simple things.

Shadows of New York by Francisco Bravo Cabrera

One day I sat and listened to the choirs of Babel.
It took me back to when I painted shadows in New York
which cast skyscrapers high above your garden.
And I wondered if an island, in the seas of nowhere,
would have served as shelter if our ship should sink.

Did a siren with her song lead you so far away from home,
and has that made you forget me?
Have you removed the old tattoos?
Did you forget the sailing trips?
Was it because Manhattan’s winds destroyed your jib?...

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