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Overlording

11.15.10 Posted in words to linger on by

Rebecca L Brown is a British writer. She specializes in horror, sci-fi, humor, surreal, and experimental fiction, although her writing often wanders off into other genres and gets horribly lost. To see more of her work, visit her blog. Overlording By Rebecca L Brown On screen, he is a five-star level ninety-three multi-lord–eighteen kingdoms! Never forget […]


Bed of Roses

11.15.10 Posted in today's words by

Mildred Speidel’s poem Words appeared here as part of Contributor Series 6: A Currency of Words in September. This is a different poem, but with a similar theme: love that doesn’t last. Bed of Roses By Mildred Speidel She lay across his silken sheets Rose petals scattered ’round He beckoned her to feel no boundaries just embrace […]


That Time, Revisited

11.14.10 Posted in today's words by

David Aichele is 24 years old, lives in Phoenix AZ, and considers himself a poet of the streets, an urban philosopher, and modern-day existentialist. His work chronicles the struggles of city life and the ennui of anonymity in a place with millions of people. About this poem David says: “It tells a tale of bittersweet […]


untitled VI

11.13.10 Posted in today's words by

Manny Beltran’s poem The Kiss appeared here in September. This poem explores a universal theme and one that Manny has worked into his visual art as well. untitled VI By Manny Beltran I watch the hours pass So quickly do they turn to days A single moment means nothing As the hands of time progress Months come […]


Tendril

11.12.10 Posted in words to linger on by

Leila A Fortier is a writer, artist, poet, and photographer currently living on the island of Okinawa, Japan. Her poetry is a hybrid form of words crafted into visual designs and often incorporating multi-media elements. Her work has appeared in numerous literary magazines, journals, and anthologies. To see more of her work, visit her web site. […]


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