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A Working Paper on Sand

Faisal Raza·February 19, 2022

A Working Paper on Sand written by: Faisal Raza @strangerperhaps I wanted to come up with a...

English Poetry

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Seven Modern Haiku

Jharna Sanyal·December 29, 2020

Seven Modern Haiku written by: Jharna Sanyal snake on fence stories rush spraying fear bare branches score...

Poetry English

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The Drugs Are Working

Robyn MacKinnon·April 28, 2019

The Drugs Are Working written by: Robyn MacKinnon @art_rat I’ve Pavloved myself to endure another day the...

Robyn Finds Poetry Robyn MacKinnon Poetry English

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Working Man Poet

Robin McNamara·December 12, 2018

Working Man Poet written by: Robin McNamara @robbiemac72 The call of the pen, Made me the man,...

Poetry English

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LONE WOMAN

Dilip Mohapatra·March 31, 2017

LONE WOMAN written by: Dilip Mohapatra @dilipmo She lies on her single bed with her legs crossed with...

English Poetry

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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....

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Inside Mia D.

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Spotlight On Writers – Nick Adigu Burke

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

The Significant Breadth of Breath

Waiting for the Past to Call

Busted

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Working Holiday

Working To Abandon Immortality

The Men on The Hot Prague Roof

Downtrodden

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A Working Paper on Sand

Seven Modern Haiku

The Drugs Are Working

Working Man Poet

LONE WOMAN

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Inside Mia D.

Tattered Byrds

Lower Strata

Zenith

The Significant Breadth of Breath

Waiting for the Past to Call

Better Days

Zmiana Klimatu

Identity

Expensive Cities

The Landing of the Pilgrims