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Expression in blue, my love
Walt Whitman The Untold Want THE untold want, by life and land ne'er granted, Now, Voyager, sail thou forth, to seek and find.
By Iris V.about 5 hours ago in Poets
Looking for Love?
Damned are those “looking for Love” As if it is a pair of old socks Or a forgotten gas receipt. Those who barter with heavens above,
By Ann Crafterabout 5 hours ago in Poets
TACO Calling PACO - 11
This conversation happened on March 20, 2026, after Trump blabbered about Pearl Harbor in the presence of Japan's Prime-Minister Sanae Takaichi and the Russian Internet rumored about Putin's absence in public for over 10 days.
By Lana V Lynxabout 5 hours ago in The Swamp
The True Meaning of Eid
The night before Eid was always magical. The sky shimmered with stars, and the moon of Eid brought smiles to every face. In a small neighborhood, families were busy preparing for the big day. Mothers cooked delicious meals, children tried on their new clothes, and fathers returned home with sweets and gifts.
By Imran Ali Shahabout 5 hours ago in Families
From Sketch to Stage: Quannapowitt Players' "Something Intangible" Triumphs
This movie will be my next masterpiece. The Quannapowitt Players invite audiences to “Something Intangible,” a two-act comedy-drama by Bruce Graham. Taking place in 1940s Hollywood, the story is loosely based on Walt and Roy Disney. Dale Wiston worries about his brother, Tony Wiston’s, erratic behavior as he works endlessly to create his latest film.
By Marielle Sabbagabout 5 hours ago in Geeks
Wake Up Early to Feel It
This space devoid of time Becomes sanctuary to grow, to worship Loose idol thoughts Unlike God, Uni doesn’t mind And continues to string
By Ann Crafterabout 5 hours ago in Poets
How My World Has Changed
I started life in January 1945. I was ready to go the minute I rolled off the assembly line. The factory shipping department placed me on a train that transported me from Detroit, MI, to a dealership in Little Rock, AR, where I was parked and ignored.
By Mark Gagnonabout 5 hours ago in Fiction
Wedding Vows
Introduction This is for Lana V Lynx's "Fucked-up Wedding Toasts" that you can check out here: And the image was shared on Facebook by the most excellent Enchanted Booklet here:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about 5 hours ago in Fiction
First of the Rest. Content Warning.
I’m very facially expressive, but I did my best to keep it in check as my classmates took turns reciting monologues from Shakespeare’s plays. I did not cringe at the half of them who barely got by, pronouncing most words correctly, shouting as if volume were the only aspect of performance they could grasp. I didn't weep for joy when I saw that my particular friends were also the only competent actors.
By Deanna CassidyExclusive • about 6 hours ago
Self Love
searching for my soul in a world that seems soulless offering control to old lovers and old poets playfully forming worlds
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsdenabout 6 hours ago in Poets
Trason's Fit... (Revamped Monologue In 47 Words)
My Entry: This morning while eating, my son Trason insisted that his food had been poisoned and proceeded to throw his plate of grits at the wall so hard that it fractured into itty-bitty pieces. If I don't do something about things soon, I could be his next target.
By Tiffany Gordonabout 6 hours ago in Fiction
A Day Not Unlike Today
It was on a Tuesday, not unlike today, That I bid my last farewell to you, dear Mum. The weather was chilly, but the sun was bright,
By Mack D. Amesabout 6 hours ago in Poets