Amanda was an average girl with average looks. She had never felt special. Her self-esteem did not give her much hope. There was no encouragement in her life. Her parents were divorced. All her mom did was work and her dad traveled all the time. Neither ever having time for her. Amanda’s best friend since … Continue reading Amanda – Short Story by Lola Hornof
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The Hustler – Poem by Mario Vitale
yesterday we used to pray today you say it ought not be that way I was born in the gutter my mother was a whore she sold her junk in the trunk in back of the liquor store I was raised by my grandma Mable feeding her dog underneath the table back then as a … Continue reading The Hustler – Poem by Mario Vitale
Weighing the Cat – Poem by Debra Sherman
My cat weighed in at 13 pounds, much too fat, too pudgy, too round! The vet says ten pounds’ll be just right. Based on what? Her age? Her height? My cat’s been fat for 15 years, and I can’t see how that’s gonna change. But I’ll give it a try, do the things that he … Continue reading Weighing the Cat – Poem by Debra Sherman
Hungry for Heaven – Poem by Mario Vitale
you struck a chord yet deep within white lines that filtered through my brain the lover in life is not the sinner the less that you give you’re a taker through the head of a small child learning to dream coupled with the given ambiance of the moment sincere promises made in the dark will … Continue reading Hungry for Heaven – Poem by Mario Vitale
That One Person – Poem by Lola Hornof
That one person who, Makes you light up when they come into a room, Laughing, Touching, That one person, Who knows you, Hugs, Hold, Same thoughts, Same views, You are lucky to find that one person. For More From Lola Hornof, CLICK HERE For More About the Lewiston Writers’ Group, CLICK HERE
My Mother Confuses Me – Poem by Lola Hornof
You were supposed to protect me, Mother, One day you would love, The next you wish I was never born, Not keeping him away from me, Knowing it was going on, You were in the room, Then you would go crazy, Hitting me, I suffered at your hands, There was no reason, I was good, … Continue reading My Mother Confuses Me – Poem by Lola Hornof
Hampton Beach – Poem by Mario Vitale
The smell of fresh fried dough Time had elapsed playing at the casino Fresh lobster with a side order of fries Those spacious wonderful skies Down at the shell the continental were playing A walk by the lady of a statue in waiting Flip flops and the sound of laughter A playground for kids in … Continue reading Hampton Beach – Poem by Mario Vitale
Invisible Scars – Poem by Lola Hornof
She looked in the mirror, Scars all over her face, This she could deal with. All from that day, When he tried to kill her, Scars all over her body. But the worst, You could not see, Her mind, Stored the memory like a computer. It went through her head everyday, Disorders because of it, … Continue reading Invisible Scars – Poem by Lola Hornof
Faith is Not Enough – Poem by Debra Sherman
“Beautiful Debra,” he says, caressing my cheek He’s unaffected by my tears. Once I’m gone, I’ll never see him again I am certain. It’s not just fear. After I leave, he sends a text, “My hallway smells like you.” He calls me Babes, says he misses me I haven’t got a clue. “Take a leap … Continue reading Faith is Not Enough – Poem by Debra Sherman
Destiny – Poem by Lola Hornof
Her name said it all, Destiny, She felt she was meant for better things, Better than now, This was what gave her so much hope, As she trudged through the days, She thought of her dreams, How will I achieve them? The biggest one, To sing and dance, As she walked along, She saw a … Continue reading Destiny – Poem by Lola Hornof