The Abstract Art Gallery
A writing gallery created by writers from around the world. From poetry to song lyrics, from essays to entire novels and short stories.
…was working in Silver Bank in Magodu Lagos State, Nigeria. He was tall, huge and blessed with a fairly dark skin. Just not more than three months he had done nuptial with Shefumi, a gorgeous lady with light complexion like a…
By Rashiology
Read More…can't you see that we hurt just the same.
Nobody wins when love is a game.
You talk about how cruel to you I have been,
How is your cruelty justified but mine…
By Simple Sue
Read MoreI wonder how much of…
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…name was Judy, I think. Don’t remember her last name. She walked in off-the-street looking for a job - just out of high school - with no experience and no particular skill. She was plain, short, a bit of a pudge, and completely…
By K. L. Shipley
Read More… followed Carly’s long gravel driveway as Blink-182 played on the stereo. “I Miss You” wafted through the speakers. Dust and leaves filtered above the headlights and settled on the ground. Carly sat on a porch swing in a sundress…
By Andy Cooper
Read MoreYou don't need to be a …
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…as I can remember, I wanted to fly.
Not in an airplane, but like a superhero.
I would fly facedown like a beautiful …
By Debby Hackbarth
Read MoreThe awesome prowess …
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…notice of Achilles came when I was very young. I had only to reach behind my head to the bookcase that also served as headboard. The encyclopedias of Funk & Wagnalls stretched the length of the shelf. Sometime around third grade…
By K. L. Shipley
Read MoreIn my life, superheroes have…
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…folks would love to have a secret guardian.
A companion to serve as a committed champion.
A partner who is more than a personal…
By Debby Hackbarth
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