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Home Sweet Home

Home Sweet Home

A Story by Randy Johnson


I have been living on my property forty-five years today. I moved here on February 25, 1977. When I moved on my property, I was only five years old an..
Days

Days

A Poem by sweetspicedgherkins


The day breaks Yet my mind is dark Filled with thoughts I cannot voice A deep breath in And a slow exhale I sense the storm Awaiting each mor..
You May Not Smack

You May Not Smack

A Poem by Andrew John


Parents smacking their children became illegal in Wales, UK, on 21 Mar 2022
Sadness in July

Sadness in July

A Story by GoughSeries


Goughseries I wrote this in July 2021 when I was thinking about how my relationship was turning. Feeling like I was a mistake I began writing thes..
My Door

My Door

A Poem by Andrew John


The strangest one I have ever seen,fits well between two sections of a wall.Yes, it is a door I speak of -but what does it hide?Have I ever seen the o..
Keys

Keys

A Poem by MaggotsX


Was written for a group prompt ("Treasured Item"). I chose to focus on a father's (or other parent) teachings, with a bit of class dynamics tossed in.
Broken Toy

Broken Toy

A Poem by Ash Rx


A simple stream of consciousness porm I wrote while overcoming personal struggles Very blunt stream of consciousness Possibly only of significance to ..
Each & Every Day

Each & Every Day

A Poem by Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn d..


This piece is dedicated to my friend, Mike Woodward & his late father, William Leonard Woodward, who passed away June 14th, 2013. Mike was Pallbearer ..
Sworn Secrets

Sworn Secrets

A Story by KalmeChaos


Little girl blue,She was all alonePlenty of people aroundBut removed from her homeShe didn't know a souljust the bruises on her armher little life had..
Children and Addiction: A New Book Gives Children a Better Understanding

Children and Addiction: A New Book Gives Children ..

A Story by 1888pressrelease


(1888PressRelease) Brian Storm Books announces the release of a new book, The Monkey on my Brother's Back, which aims to help children understand subs..
Mother

Mother

A Story by Alena


A mother needs to always do what is right for her children. But what if that affects the bonds with her own parents? A short story from the scene of..
5. A Life Alone

5. A Life Alone

A Chapter by Peter Rogerson


Stella has time to review her own life
A Son's Goodbye

A Son's Goodbye

A Poem by Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn d..


This Poem is based upon true life events detailed in my story of my Dad's battle against Multiple Myeloma, a cruel form of cancer that attacks the bon..
When Goodbye Is Goodbye To One More Helllo

When Goodbye Is Goodbye To One More Helllo

A Poem by Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn d..


Philosophical thoughts set to pen of page ...
avalanche remixed

avalanche remixed

A Poem by jaye river


i planned on sending postcardsfrom places i’ve never beento people who don’t know me anymore,do you ever open the drawerof a nightstand in..
Unanswered Questions

Unanswered Questions

A Poem by Amanda Reynolds


a reflection on childhood and adulthood
Sunday

Sunday

A Story by SparksInTheNight


Milahi loves her family. She loves her community. She loves her people. She works hard at the cafe six days a week. They don't have much. But they hav..
That Day In June

That Day In June

A Poem by Jeff Bresee


But, it came again just like every June...
I want to race to the car

I want to race to the car

A Poem by Omar asrih


Growing up is tiring. As you grow older you experience pains that make you more and more tired. So tired it reminds you of happiness. This is happines..