Category: Writing
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MiniMAG is up to “Mischief”
Nolcha Fox and I have a collaborative poem up in Issue 46 of miniMag. Thank you, Alex! The title of the poem is “Mischief”. I like how Alex showed that my verses are right-aligned and Nolcha’s are left-aligned. Our poem is a humorous response to the techno gremlins that create…
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“Who Am I Again?” by Isteb Grah
Originally posted on MasticadoresUsa // Editor: Barbara Leonhard // : All?I know about me today – I’m definitely not free. Sometimes my mind is clear, my eyes are open, and I can see. Other days my mind is lost, I can’t see?anything but gray or?remember a single detail about anything,…
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“Happiness is an elephant” by Nolcha Fox (and My Review of Fox’s Book, ‘Memory is that raccoon’) — MasticadoresUsa // Editor: Barbara Leonhard
Nolcha Fox is a prolific and entertaining poet! I was honored to review her book “Memory is that raccoon”, which contains the poem featured here. Enjoy! https://read.amazon.com/kp/card?preview=inline&linkCode=kpd&ref_=k4w_oembed_mGs735zp8njRe2&asin=9395224622&tag=kpembed-20 Happiness is an elephant sitting in the best chair, hogging the remote. I can only feed him peanuts and vacuum when he goes…
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“Cupid Sings the Blues” by Barbara Leonhard
A poem up on MasticadoresUSA… Why is Cupid so sad? I. February 14, the day of roses. Chocolate-covered strawberries crave the open palm. The heart, the seat of emotion, shapes balloons. Decorates hand… “Cupid Sings the Blues” by Barbara Leonhard Barbara Leonhard Amazon Best-Selling Author Three-Penny Memories: A Poetic Memoir (EIF-Experiments…
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“A Review of ‘Samsara’, a Poetry Collection by Shirani Rajapakse” by Barbara Leonhard
I had the pleasure of reviewing this new poetry collection by Shirani Rajapakse. My review appears on MasticadoresUSA today. Have a look…. To read “Samsara” by Shirani Rajapakse is to embark on a spiritual journey of past and present life reflections on suffering, decay, and death in … “A Review…
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“Four Poems for Youth” by Stephanie Henson
This publication of poetry by Stephanie Henson includes my review of her loving debut poetry book In the Right Lane also has a review by me. You can find the article on MasticadoresUSA. Mosaic Masterpiece You may think you are broken, but lovely things can be created from the pieces.…
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Hidden in Childhood – Full Cover Reveal and Preface — Short Prose
This highly anticipated anthology is ready to launch in late January 2023. I would like to share Gabriela Marie Milton’s post about the book and her preface. Clearly, this anthology is a major contribution to literature and society. Her revelation that childhood never really ends is profound. That time is…
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“Review of Glass Awash, by Ken Gierke” by Barbara Leonhard
I wrote a review of Ken Gierke’s stunning debut poetry collection. You can find it at MasticadoresUSA. What immediately impresses the reader is the cover, which displays stones hewn into glass by water and time. Different shades of blue and green, … “Review of Glass Awash, by Ken Gierke” by Barbara…
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Secret Gardens – an essay by Caroline Kerjean
Secret Gardens I feel that something is missing from most conversations I hear about spirituality today. How many times does one hear the … Secret Gardens – an essay by Caroline Kerjean Featured image: by KELLEPICS on Pixabay
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“A View Anew” by Barbara Leonhard
My NewYear’s poem is up on MasticadoresUSA. Happy New Year, everyone! Fear cripples and blinds as 2022 wanes to a whimper of arthritic joints and failing eyesight. Is anyone else exhausted by nonsensical injury that … “A View Anew” by Barbara Leonhard
Extraordinary Sunshine Weaver 