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I See Myself

Nick Allison·December 6, 2024

I See Myself written by: Nick Allison I see myself in the old woman at the next...

Poetry English

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Finding Strength in The Struggle

Jenny Frye·February 12, 2024

Finding Strength in The Struggle written by: Jenny Frye God I am so stressed, please hear my...

Poetry English

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Parkinson’s Pest

Mark Wilson·January 18, 2024

Parkinson’s Pest written by: Mark Wilson The sun’s shining the birds are singing What else will Parkinson’s...

English Poetry

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I Miss You

Barbara Deraoui·December 29, 2023

I Miss You written by: Barbara Deraoui @brmaxwell While sitting in a church the other day I strongly...

Poetry English

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Merry Christmas and The Dress Dilemma

Joyce Bingham·December 13, 2023

Merry Christmas and The Dress Dilemma written by: Joyce Bingham @JoyceBingham10 “How about this?” Sally says, holding...

Literature English Christmas

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A Truer Sunset

John Grey·November 4, 2023

A Truer Sunset written by: John Grey Tonight, we watch the sunset from the back porch. This...

Poetry English

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Blueberries

Jim Bates·October 3, 2023

Blueberries written by: Jim Bates “Watch out for bears,” Auntie cautioned. “REALLY?” The young boy looked around...

Literature English

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I’m No Hero

Sushma R Doshi·August 31, 2023

I’m No Hero written by: Sushma R Doshi @SushRDoshi “No,” I say. “What?” asks Ma. Incredulously. For...

Literature English

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Wonder at a Stick

Christian Fitzgerald·April 17, 2023

Wonder at a Stick written by: Christian Fitzgerald @cmjfitzgerald “Hey Jack, pay attention.” “What is he doing?”...

Literature English

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If Only

R-The Poet·March 1, 2023

If Only written by: R-The Poet If only I could seize the moments of ease and make...

Poetry English

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A Deadly Dream

Kim John Farleigh·February 25, 2023

A Deadly Dream written by: Kim John Farleigh @KimFarleigh Becoming a senior bullfighter had finally arrived, a...

Literature English

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Death of The Moth

Marc Frazier·January 11, 2023

Death of The Moth written by: Marc Frazier @marcfrazier45 It died amidst flutters and spasms. What beauty...

English Literature

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Christmas at The Movies

David Milner·December 30, 2022

Christmas at The Movies written by: David Milner Sam heard the rain before he rolled onto his...

Literature English Christmas

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The Reward Scale

Mirvat Manal·August 31, 2022

The Reward Scale written by: Mirvat Manal @mirvatmanal Will this place be our only heaven? Have I...

Poetry English

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Mike is a deaf writer/photographer living in rural southwest Colorado. His love of nature shines through his poetry and photography, both of which he uses to make sense of his world. His work has been featured at Spillwords Press, several Masticadores literary sites, and in two books: After Rain Skies: The Global Anthology (Michelle Ayon Navajas, curator) and Tale of the Seasons' Weaver (Diana Wallace Peach, author). He's a Pushcart Prize nominee and has garnered awards for Publication of the Month and Author of the Month at Spillwords Press. Much of Mike's work deals with dark themes and he's not afraid to explore the depths of trauma, sorrow, loss, and despair. Mike's blog is Silent Pariah.

The Forest by Maggie Watson

Like a tree, she has watched many seasons change.
While nature adapts as if oblivious to pain,
her roots now crimson twist with stored emotions.
The rain never cleanses or purifies the leaves.
They only change colour from brown to green.
From the shadows, she must fight to cleave her way back
to the light.
Optical illusions have waylaid her path.
Wasted time has stunted her growth.
An empath absorbs it all until they bleed.
This canopy of suffering is not hers to carry...

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