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The Donut Shop

Jim Bartlett·June 5, 2021

The Donut Shop written by: Jim Bartlett 2006 Jamal stops at the corner, frozen to the spot....

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1932

DC Diamondopolous·February 11, 2021

1932 written by: DC Diamondopolous Pa decided to join the Bonus Expeditionary Force. After dropping Ma and...

In Country: A Viet Nam Sequence

Louis Dorwaldt·August 8, 2020

In Country: A Viet Nam Sequence written by: Louis Dorwaldt An eternity of days Trekking and shivering...

Poetry English

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I Have No Interest In Shooting Raccoons

Louis Dorwaldt·June 18, 2020

I Have No Interest In Shooting Raccoons written by: Louis Dorwaldt Walking in the woods I have...

English Poetry

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Mad World

Mary Ramsey·May 10, 2020

Mad World written by: Mary Ramsey @pisforpearl Sara brushed a strand of her blonde hair from her...

Literature English Featured Post

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Uncle George

Gary S. Crawford·March 10, 2020

Uncle George written by: Garry S. Crawford @crawsat October 1999 Here comes someone. Wonder who it is?...

The Treasure Pool

James Strauss·January 26, 2020

The Treasure Pool written by: James Strauss @JStraussAuthor The sun is perfect, as I stretch back on...

English Literature

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The Stranger Behind Me

Phyllis Souza·January 17, 2020

The Stranger Behind Me written by: Phyllis Souza Standing at the checkout stand, I was about to...

Literature English

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Confession at St. Mary’s

Jim Bartlett·December 24, 2019

Confession at St. Mary’s written by: Jim Bartlett Mickey rounded the end of the fence, stopping to...

12 Days of Christmas English Literature Christmas Featured Post

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The Undertakers

Doug Donnan·May 9, 2019

The Undertakers ‘Hooray for Hollywood’ written by: Wrench and Doug Somewhere deep in the jungles of South...

English Literature

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Monkey Wrench

Doug Donnan·March 23, 2019

Monkey Wrench written by: Wrench and Doug Dedicated to Buzz 1970/Cambodia/Approximately 0500 hours It’s irrelevant to...

The Conflict

Dawn DeBraal·March 16, 2019

The Conflict written by: Dawn DeBraal Sheriff Thomas Ditter turned a blind eye when he drove by...

English Literature

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Lest We Forget

Matthew Earl·November 11, 2018

Lest We Forget written by: Matt Earl The simplicity of pinning this Red flower to your chest...

English Poetry

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A Flag Beside A Stone

Roger Turner·November 11, 2018

A Flag Beside A Stone written by: roger turner @titansdad Today I put a little flag Down,...

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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