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A Special Picnic
In A Special Picnic by Lisa Holcomb, Jamie and I honor your memory by gathering your favorite things for a heartfelt tradition. This flash fiction piece explores love, loss, and the special rituals that keep someone’s memory alive.
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The Boy from the Shadow of Long Mountain
Set against the backdrop of World War I, this story follows Private Walter O. Finch as he departs from his quiet Campbell County home to join the war. The narrative captures the tension between war’s chaos and a longing for ...
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Sestina in Spain
Ana Stevenson’s Sestina in Spain reflects on time, loss, and fleeting moments along the Balearic Sea. As the narrator drifts between past and present, the poem captures a longing for escape while grappling with the cost of love and grief.
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Midnight Passion
Odessa Gheeneil’s poem captures a serene night where classic rituals blend with nature. The scent of cedar, the touch of berry stains, and the blooming white rose create a vivid portrait of twilight’s quiet elegance.
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Percival Primble & the Depository of Love
In Mark Ready’s short story "Percival Primble & the Depository of Love," Agatha Jones receives an unexpectedly intriguing letter at her dreary nursing home. The hand-addressed envelope from the enigmatic Mr. Percival Primple, with its promise of a “Depository of ...
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Sometimes It Snows In April
Brady Rhoades’ Sometimes It Snows in April follows Savannah, a Jewelry District commuter, through a crisp Southern California morning. Beneath the calm routine lies a quiet reflection on aging, loss, and the connection between two women bound by shared understanding.
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The Two Lights
Shamik Banerjee’s poem explores the allure of nature’s vast realms and their power to rejuvenate. Yet, amid the natural wonders, the speaker finds an even brighter, more profound light, offering an unexpected contrast.
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Still Seeking the Light
Explore Thompson Emate's poetic journey through inner conflict and hope in 'Still Seeking the Light.
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Leaving The Table
Denise McCabe's 'Leaving The Table' reveals the emotional unraveling of a relationship during a seemingly perfect meal.
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Sand in the Kitchen
In Sand in the Kitchen, Donna Faulkner née Miller contrasts domestic disarray with a vibrant memory of hula dancing on Lau's shores. The poem captures a moment of joyful escape amid everyday chaos and disapproval.
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