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Woman in the Abbey – Writing Contest

On February 4, 2025, my new novella, Woman in the Abbey, will be released by Vine Leaves Press. The story involves a young woman who gets lost in a haunted abbey where ancient horrors gradually reveal themselves. As the story … Continue reading

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Now Accepting Enrollment for Love Poetry Workshop

Enrollment is now open for Speaking of Love: A Poetry Seminar and Workshop. Together, we will explore the many facets of love poetry, from Sappho up to the present, participate in writing exercises and write poems related to love. Class … Continue reading

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Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

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Contact the US Ambassador to the UN and Demand a Ceasefire

Contact th US ambassador to the UN and ask that she vote for a ceasefire in Gaza. To contact the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, you can use the contact form provided on the official website of … Continue reading

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Angelo Colella – Untitled \ Senza titolo

The rain, outside the window, looks at me boredly, and the window has been bothering me since this morning: the Proustian sunlight changes direction as I sip an authentic madeleine in its presence. Even if I write with a swollen … Continue reading

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Thank You for Your Participation

Dear readers, Thank you for visiting this site over the last month and a half and for reading the poems and essays that were published during that time. And thanks to all the poets and individuals who contributed their work … Continue reading

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Ten Essential Truths About Being a Palestinian

Ten Essential Truths About Being a Palestinian 7. Copyright 2023 by Mike Maggio Mike Maggio is.

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O Little Girl

O Little Girl by Marwan Siaf I grieve for you, O little girl She who lays in the cold hospital bed Her body: mangled and disfigured She misses her arm Yet, not a tear sheds From her tortured eyes Eyes … Continue reading

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The Robbery

The Robbery by Tariq Elhadary Gaza showed all our wickedness Scorned all our baseness! Stark naked we stood Watching where we should Have rushed to save the embryo Allow it to flourish till it could With fierce revenge blow The … Continue reading

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Connection

Connection by Sydell Weiner Is there anything more wondrous than human connection? To be seen, heard and accepted for who we are is precious, but not always easy. Like many of us, I’ve learned to feel safe in my own … Continue reading

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