Category: Writing
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More Children’s Poems Up on Little Chews!!
Thank you, Nolcha Fox, for publishing my poems for the African school children in Kenya. These poems were read as part of the Poetry Reading Project on Hillary Mainga’s Facebook page (Hillary Mainga). Some characters and story lines are developing. I usually do not use end rhymes when I write…
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A Good Cause!
I discovered a school for orphans in Kenya, founded and directed by Hillary Mainga. He invited me to submit a short poem for one of the children to read on Saturday for their weekly Poetry Reading Project, which helps the children to learn English. These taped readings can found on…
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FEED THE HOLY: A New Look
It’s almost a year now since I founded FEED THE HOLY, a literary journal on Blogger. I wanted to provide a place for poets and writers to explore their sacred human journey during fraught times. Contributors share their love of nature and other things that bring them joy. They write…
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FEED THE HOLY
In early November in 2024, I founded a new journal called FEED THE HOLY. It’s doing very well! I’m booking next year! I’m so grateful! The first thing people think about with the word “holy” is religion. Our holy books are important, but I’m looking for other interpretations of the…
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“Spooked” is up on Chewers!
“Spooked” was published on Chewers by Masticadores. Thank you, editor Nolcha Fox! I’m delighted that you accepted this poem for your Thinning of the Veil series. This poem is based on a personal experience. I was visiting my maternal grandparents, who preferred we used their first names, BT and Sylvia.…
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“Good Mourning! A Review of Mark Hofmann’s Comedic Book on Death and Dying” up on Zeroes Garden
My Review of Mark Hofmann’s book ““Good Mourning! A Review of Mark Hofmann’s Comedic Book on Death and Dying” was published on Zeroes Garden, a new online journal. During the Zoom launch party, I was invited to christen the journal before they made the journal live. I wasn’t expecting that…
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AI Robots as Best-Selling Artists?!
In my research for my poetry collection The Lost Book of Zeroth, I have several poems about AI Robot Sophia, a creation of Hanson Robotics. Believe it or not, she was made a citizen of Saudi Arabia and the Ambassador for tourism in Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the United…
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A Pet Memoir: Rainbow Bridge Train Stop up on MasticadoreUSA
I hope this memoir inspires you to submit your pet poem or story to MasticadoresUSA. This memoir is about our three cats, all of whom passed away over a period of two years. Here are the opening paragraphs. Please read the rest of the memoir by following the link, which…
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Memories of the 4th
Dad supervised our use of Sparklers, Poppers,Snappers. Outside on the sidewalk.Rockets and Twinkling Stars, only for my big brotherto fire off.Dad warned us of the dangers. Fingers blown off.Eyes taken out. The smoke coiled into my nose.Sulfur. Used to be, I watched the parade of kidson their decorated bikes around…
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MasticadoresUSA Themed Submission Call: Pets
If you would like to write about a pet, there is a no-fee submission call with MasticadoresUSA! Follow the link for details!
Extraordinary Sunshine Weaver 