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The Heritage Site

Madhu Gangopadhyay·April 4, 2022

The Heritage Site written by: Madhu Gangopadhyay @mad6jan “That is the place where the gallants lie.” The...

Poetry English

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Valor

Edward Donnelly·February 8, 2021

Valor written by: Edward Donnelly @odetoapoet There is valor in truth. Be aware of the sycophants Who...

Poetry English

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Andras (Hombre)

Francisco Bravo Cabrera·August 12, 2020

Andras (Hombre) written by: Francisco Bravo Cabrera Hombre… verás ante ti el camino, aunque ciego casi estés,...

Spanish Poetry

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Collision of Two Worlds

Anupama Dalmia·February 3, 2020

Collision of Two Worlds written by: Anupama Dalmia Dressed in an alluring red gown, To rave it...

Poetry English

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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....

Features

Inside Mia D.

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Lower Strata

Interviews

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

Spotlight On Writers – Joseph F Coniglio

Tattered Byrds

El Retrato de la Boda

Angels in our Midst

In Honour of all Veterans

The Maid of Orléans

Abhimanyu

Forget Us Not

Cierto Es

valor

The Heritage Site

Valor

Andras (Hombre)

Collision of Two Worlds

Lower Strata

On Being a Modern Dead Person

Edith’s Epiphany

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

A Slave to War

Inside Mia D.

I Never Loved You

Ode to Ron

Meeting

Age

Never Stop Any Time