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Let’s Play Barbie

“Poets are damned… but see with the eyes of angels.” — Allen Ginsberg I look down and see a smiling … More

Barbie, Creative Non Fiction, Eve Babitz, Poetry, writing community

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

poet, Poetry, poetry book, Sylvia Plath, writing community

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

poem, Poetry, struggling poet, writing community

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

Live Poetry, North West, Poetry, Spoken Word, writing community

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

depression, essay, Hopeless, thoughts, writer, writing community

Holographic Principle at the UFO Club

Ashen needles and torn posters gluethemselves to the floor of UFO Club No standing building to speak of,but the particles … More

Holographic Principle, Poetry, poetrycommunity, science fiction, Science Fiction Poetry, writing community

Dolores’ Cadenza

Author’s Note: I have been through quite a lot recently, and I am finding it hard to cope with everything. … More

Cadenza, Fiction, Poetic Fiction, writing community

Frogs

Them with smoke rings in hair.Them with longing for despair.Them with no due care.Them a little beyond repair.Them with no … More

Critical Poetry, Literary Criticism, Poetry, poetry community, writing community

Dead October

I knew a man called October, his chest displayed in verdigris. 

One Sentence Poem, poet, Poetry, poetry community, writing community

Books I Read in March

For the first half of the month, I hadn’t completed any books. But, I soon changed that. My life is … More

books, Currently Read, Fiction, List, playwright, poetry community, reading, writing community

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