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“Wallgnarps” Flash Fiction by Laura Lane

Wallgnarps Perhaps, or maybe I should say most likely, you haven’t heard of Wallgnarps. Grandad came from London, England 60 years ago. He’s been telling his children and grandchildren all about Wallgnarps ever since. Well actually he’s been telling anyone who will listen, be it his children, grandchildren, or the unsuspecting young woman sitting next to him on the plane. …

Waterfall

“Waterfall” poem by Laura Lane

Waterfall The water pivots one moment serene being pulled from the space above then pivots into freefalllike thousands of its friends all launching themselves from the safety of the plane to the freedom of the airas they skydive down to their next adventure tumbling as they land not on hard earthbut into the pool below tossed under the surface then …

Unhinged Poem by Laura Lane

“Unhinged” Poem by Laura Lane

Unhinged The rice began to squirm tiny almost imperceptible movements playing tricks on my fragile mind precariously perched on the edge of a terrestrial sidewalk Original poem by Laura Lane, First published in Versification Ezine 2021

Homeless Steve

“His Name was Steve” poem by Laura Lane

His name was Steve Small of stature long dark hairfriend of a frienda little forlornlook in his eyesthat sadness it penetrates deep into the soul I drove byHe was standing thereagainst that wallhe peered into the carI wavedClimb insideWhere do you want to go?Do you need a ride? I knew that streetthat cornerstanding against that wallI knew those boys weren’tpeering …

Peace Prayer

“Peace” Poem by Laura Lane

Peace Silently I listen to the beating of my heart the peace moves around me flows through me caresses my soul gratitude envelopes me then evolves into peace once more my heart has been touched and my soul has been healed silently I thank the Lord again, in the quiet of the night Original poem by Laura Lane, First published …