Birthday

Meghashri DalviMay 30, 2019

Birthday written by: Meghashri Dalvi   It was bright outside when John got up. First spring flowers lent fresh colors to the garden below. Walking ...

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Shirtless

Mickey KulpMay 14, 2019

Shirtless written by: Mickey Kulp @mickey_kulp   My wife said I should take off my shirt. After all, it is a hot day, and the backyard is private ...

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Broiled Flounder

Michael NattApril 14, 2019

Broiled Flounder written by: Michael Natt   I usually visit my mother in New York in May, around her birthday. This year was no exception. However, th...

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The Hand Of Time

Eden S TrinidadApril 8, 2019

The Hand Of Time written by: Eden S. Trinidad @EDENTRINIDAD   Wives cry “you have no time for me”. Moms say “you have no time for our family”. Kids s...

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Preface

Doug Stanfield (Hemmingplay)March 30, 2019

Saying Goodbye Part I Preface written by: Doug Stanfield (Hemmingplay) @hemmingplay   A few words are necessary to frame what follows. The subject ...

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Is That Love

Vidya ShankarMarch 25, 2019

Is That Love? written by: Vidya Shankar   when the cruel cut of fate a yawning chasm created, yet could not equal the loudness of the scream the pain ...

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A Poisoned Gift

P.C. DarkcliffMarch 24, 2019

A Poisoned Gift written by: P.C. Darkcliff @P_C_Darkcliff   Grandpa had always been a bastard, even after his death. Well, especially after his death...

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Spectacles

Brandy BonifasMarch 3, 2019

Spectacles written by: Brandy Bonifas @BonifasBrandy   I could feel his gaze on me from across the room, peering at me through those old tortoiseshel...

EnglishLiterature8 min read

Schiele’s Embrace

Henry BladonFebruary 7, 2019

Schiele's Embrace written by: Henry Bladon   In the warmth of our stolen evening, My passion for you cannot be fully expressed Except by our...

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The Last Ride Together

SpillwordsJanuary 27, 2019

The Last Ride Together a poem by Robert Browning   I SAID—Then, dearest, since 'tis so, Since now at length my fate I know, Since nothing all my lov...

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The Trees of Winter’s Grace

Michael H. BrownsteinDecember 17, 2018

The Trees of Winter's Grace written by: Michael H. Brownstein   Introduction: The Sacred Trees—oak, willow, ash, date palm, wild plum The Trees of...

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I Wanted To Overthrow The Government But All I Brought Down Was Somebody’s Wife

SpillwordsNovember 18, 2018

i wanted to overthrow the government but all i brought down was somebody's wife by Charles Bukowski   30 dogs, 20 men on 20 horses and one fox and ...

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Cosmonaut

James GabrielOctober 17, 2018

Cosmonaut written by: James Gabriel @James_Gabriel1   capsule drifting in the inky void remembering Antonia’s eyes shut her hand nested in his...

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Remembering Tomorrow

Barbara AvonJuly 15, 2018

Remembering Tomorrow written by: Barbara Avon @barb_avon   December 21st, 2030 I can’t shake this feeling of urgency.  It’s a sick feeling – ...

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