CW: Suicide When you try, they immortalise the experience in a highly realistic painting. I saw a poster for the … More
Author: Courtenay Schembri Gray
Emphysema Gone Wild
Under the quiet cloak of dawn, the local drunk steps on a soapbox at the park. He gathers every waif … More
The Maple Moon: My Food Writing Substack
Anyone who knows me knows I love food. It’s an inside joke between us all. I primarily write Poetry and … More
The Maggot on Maple Street: Poetry Collection ANNOUNCEMENT
I am delighted to announce that I am working on another poetry collection. I will be working closely with Cody … More
Kept Up By You
I was asked by Visual Verse to be a lead writer for this month. They provide you with a photo … More
If Allen Ginsberg Lived in Hawkins
Hawkins you infiltrate my mind like wildfire. Hawkins I am scared of you. Hawkins when will you admit the lie? … More
Black Cigarettes
momma’s got them blackcigarettes and Frenchie, inher get-up, grabbed three.one for herself, one for thedog, and one for me. her … More
History of Present Compliment
Last night, I was a part of an organised Poetry night at my local train station! Bryan Dunne, runner of … More
On Losing Hope and Those Who Lack Empathy
Ever since I can remember, I have had grand plans. I come from an ambitious family, so rising the ladder … More
Books I’ve Enjoyed Recently in Photos
The Lover by Marguerite Duras — I’ve said it once, and I will say it again. The French know how … More