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Urban Santa

Anne Gruner·December 17, 2022

Urban Santa written by: Anne Gruner ‘Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the state The...

English Poetry Christmas

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Greening

Paul Thwaites·December 15, 2021

Greening written by: Paul Thwaites Fir in room and wintry pungency, Bringing of wood to Pagan day,...

Poetry Christmas English

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Christmas At The End of The Trail

Mike Turner·December 13, 2021

Christmas At the End of the Trail written & performed by: Mike Turner @SchoonerSkipper Verse 1: The...

Christmas English Poetry

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Christmas Eve in Deal

Nigel de Costa·December 22, 2020

Christmas Eve in Deal written by: Nigel de Costa Middle Street’s grey-blue townhouses lean over its narrow...

Poetry Christmas English

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Solitary Plague-Time Christmas in a Studio Apartment

Linda Marie Hilton·December 15, 2020

Solitary Plague-Time Christmas in a Studio Apartment written by: Linda Marie Hilton If space is tight, then...

Poetry Christmas English

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Signs of Christmas

Mike Turner·December 14, 2020

Signs of Christmas written by: Mike Turner @SchoonerSkipper Presents wrapped in paper Ribbons, bells and bows Stockings...

Featured Post 12 Days of Christmas Poetry Christmas English

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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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