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Light for the stumbling

By Rhiannonw on Sun, 14 Mar 2021

[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series] The world was dark, a place of stumbling ground, the residents for truth fumbled around; In pity, God, who...
Spiritual
Philosophy
Poem
Certificate U

Ulf and Sven and the Olaf Olafson story

By Terrence Oblong on Sat, 13 Mar 2021

Sven: ( offstage ) "Ulf. Ulf." ( enter Sven ) Sven: "We're going to make a movie, Ulf." Ulf: "A movie, Sven. How?" Sven: "It's the local community...
Miscellaneous
Story
Certificate 15
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On The Edge of Blades (Chapter 3.5)

By Slater on Sat, 13 Mar 2021

Theseus stood cloaked in a deep and swirling darkness that matched the jagged blade of his sword. He remembered when he signed the second contract,...
Young Writers
Fantasy
Story
Certificate 12
Cherry

Corona Log Entry 3/12/21

By jxmartin on Sat, 13 Mar 2021

Corona Log Entry - Friday, March 12, 2021- It was a cool 56 degrees out this morning, as we headed over to the Walmart Store in Sebring, Fl. We had a...
Reviews
Non-fiction
Certificate U

Burglars beware!

By Rhiannonw on Sat, 13 Mar 2021

A burglar should keep away from homes where children roam and play, for in the dark what danger lies to give a sudden shock, surprise! Lurking...
Humour
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)
Poem
Certificate U
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Nature the Prize

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 13 Mar 2021

Bathe your eyes within the streaking of sun-rays followed by coolness in shadowy spaces and here I am between the two: one is the love I have for you...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
Cherry

She

By ralph on Sat, 13 Mar 2021

And I walk alone in a city wept of its men and what we do. Last week, in early Spring, I ’ d cock my head, maybe smile. But here, as if a Crocus. I...
Opinion
Poem
Certificate U

Maria's Diary 3

By jeand on Sat, 13 Mar 2021

January 6, 1830 William came and dined with us on the Monday after Christmas. He had heard from Mary and she seemed pleased with his likeness. She...
Historical Fiction
Biography
Certificate U

Villa Latino

By mcscraic on Sat, 13 Mar 2021

Paul F. McCann VILLA LATINO The morning sunlight escaped through vacant lots in a cloudy sky-scape. Sunbeams fell to the ground and splattered a...
Miscellaneous
Story
Certificate U

Free From Fear

By mcscraic on Sat, 13 Mar 2021

Paul F. McCann FREE FROM FEAR As he lay in a hospital bed he tried to recall the events that took place the week before. It all seemed so vague now...
Other Fiction
Story
Certificate PG

The Post COVID Travel Plan

By mcscraic on Sat, 13 Mar 2021

The Post COVID Travel Plan By Paul McCann When the strain of COVID has gone away and we are free to travel once again Will everything in the world...
Travel
Poem
Certificate U

On The Edge of Blades (Chapter 3)

By Slater on Sat, 13 Mar 2021

Syra heaved a heavy breath. Her tired shoulders carried two buckets of water that sloshed back and forth. Carrying the buckets had been something of...
Young Writers
Fantasy
Story
Certificate 12

That Olde Chestnut

By YaseminB on Fri, 12 Mar 2021

That Olde Chestnut I am a chestnut tree Hard to crack! “That olde chestnut.” The hurricane barks! My leaves are green With enormous veins: Lizards'...
Romance
Poem
Certificate U

Pandora's Box

By hilary west on Fri, 12 Mar 2021

The sun was intense, And in the green parkland Older children played. A frisbee whizzed through the still air, And people grouped in case of a...
Unclassified
Poem
Certificate 12

12/03/2021

By YaseminB on Fri, 12 Mar 2021

So my knee is swollen now which I was dreading. My GP recommended Ibu Gel (10) a couple days earlier. I caught up with my Doctor (mother friend) this...
Surreal
Other
Certificate U

The Elusive Art

By YaseminB on Fri, 12 Mar 2021

The Elusive Art Funky Funkus For Fortunate Few Real artists won't do alliteration Modernist are we the folks Seeking adoration Post structuralism Is...
Romance
Poem
Certificate U

Trying Our Love

By mcscraic on Fri, 12 Mar 2021

. Trying Our Love By Paul McCann Trying . Lying. Sighing Crying. I'll keep on trying . Love is lying . I hear you sighing . Please stop crying...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate U
Cherry

Craven Gets Flashed XIII

By hudsonmoon on Fri, 12 Mar 2021

Story endings are a bit like life itself. Some end with a gentle sigh. Others with a scratch of the head and a What the hell was that all about? feel...
Humour
Story
Certificate U

Feelings Inside

By mcscraic on Fri, 12 Mar 2021

. Feelings Inside By Paul McCann So what is it that makes the knees quiver’ and gives you goosebumps that make you shiver then sends your heart into...
Love
Poem
Certificate U

Celtic Child

By mcscraic on Thu, 11 Mar 2021

, Celtic Child By Paul McCann In the mists of time she walked like a child, With Celtic ways that had the world beguiled. She had gothic eyes and an...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate U

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