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In Thoughts

Joseph K. Wells·June 26, 2022

In Thoughts written by: Joseph K. Wells @joewellsot To say, I still think of you, will be...

Poetry English

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Before You Went Away

Arya Bhandare·June 10, 2022

Before You Went Away written by: Arya Bhandare I remember us, Waiting on the subway platform having...

Poetry English

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The Alcohol Called Love

Wisdom Adediji·June 9, 2022

The Alcohol Called Love written by: Wisdom Adediji Love begets madness, so I gulp a bottle of...

English Poetry

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Still I Wait

Shraddha S Sahu·May 5, 2022

Still I Wait… written by: Shraddha S Sahu @Shraddh56141048 Just like a stone Out of your house...

English Poetry

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September ’97 Lament

Karin Porter·March 22, 2022

September ’97 Lament written by: Karin Porter I can’t be wrong My love is real Yet I’m...

Poetry English

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One Day

Aniedi Ita Bassey·March 22, 2022

One Day written by: Aniedi Ita Bassey One day, you will not see me again, I have...

English Poetry

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Jam Doughnuts X Infinity

Miriam Devaprasana·January 15, 2022

Jam Doughnuts X Infinity written by: Miriam Devaprasana @scribs_16 Ours was a love of faraway looks and...

English Poetry

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Rejection

Habeeb Ajinifesin·January 5, 2022

Rejection written by: Habeeb Ajinifesin You appeared in my dream. To what do I owe the pleasure....

Poetry English

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The Love From Afar

John Grey·November 27, 2021

The Love From Afar written by: John Grey He was like a camera aimed at one woman...

Poetry English

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You Smiled

Karin Porter·November 8, 2021

You Smiled written by: Karin Porter You smiled at me And I forgot everything I ever knew...

English Poetry

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Just Friends

Kaylee·August 16, 2021

Just Friends written by: Kaylee we’re just friends you say, as you kiss my lips, one hand...

Poetry English

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Nightsong

Anna Colominas·July 28, 2021

Nightsong written by: Anna Colominas i lightly caress the tip of that mike as if I was...

English Poetry

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

Phyllis P. Colucci·June 27, 2021

…On Poetry and Fiction Just “One Word” Away (“Christmas”) written by: Phyllis P. Colucci @FictionTarot One word...

English Literature Featured Post Phyllis P. Colucci On Poetry and Fiction

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Black Heart

Valli Henry-Boldini·June 19, 2021

Black Heart written by: Valli Henry-Boldini Skeletal carobs of once dark succulent fruit Reflect your black heart...

Poetry English

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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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