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Intoxicated by Perfume Indulgence

Melanie Garfinkel Waknine·August 6, 2022

Intoxicated by Perfume Indulgence written by: Melanie Garfinkel Waknine Exhilaration rises as scents abound: persuasive perfumed indulgence-...

English Poetry

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Blue with Remind

Emalisa Rose·January 26, 2022

Blue with Remind written by: Emalisa Rose Driving back home the weeds seem symbolic, outliving their prophecy....

English Poetry

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Vanilla Boy

Steven Fortune·August 4, 2020

Vanilla Boy written by: Steven Fortune Defining me is like spelling out a hundred-letter word Essence of...

Poetry English

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James Nelli is a retired senior business executive and accomplished author of both literary and genre fiction. Born in Illinois, he grew up with a deep appreciation for discipline, curiosity, and resilience—qualities that came to define both his professional success and his creative pursuits. He believes that emotional strength and creativity often reveal themselves most clearly in moments of necessity, a philosophy that continues to influence much of his writing. His work has appeared in numerous literary and print publications earning praise for crafting stories that linger with readers long after the final sentence. James earned his undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Illinois, followed by an MBA in Finance and International Business from Northwestern University.

I Am From by Lauren Scott

I am from my mom’s emotions
that had a mind of their own
so wild at times emulating a summer storm
I am from my dad’s humor
where smiles bloomed
but his temper too in my less patient moods

I am from flower petals I did not plant
Mom’s were nurtured – my thumbs weren’t green
yet the petals’ beauty is always seen
I am from butter, sugar (granulated and brown),
vanilla, baking powder and soda,
and nuts, yes, sometimes this is the case,
and chocolate chips in their tantalizing ways...

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