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.
… always first time for everything. This first time sometimes doesn't come easily. You need to strive for it. You can't make a progress by staying in a spot. You need to make a move. Drag yourself out of your comfort zone. Try new things, new location…
By Lawal Rasheed
Read MoreWe were busy college …
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…the sixties, I was in my prime.
As an actress, it was always showtime.
As a scholar, studying disrupted…
By Debby Hackbarth
Read More… have outlived my youth
Dreams of career and accomplishment
The reality of a plodding job
Co-workers and peers…
By Mike Turner
Read MoreThis poem is based on a true…
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…not know Mrs. Scott very well.
I met her when I visited her son.
I saw her from afar, sullen and…
By Debby Hackbarth
Read More… launched on swiftly speeding wings,
space and time flew to shape dark, obscure fates.
Parnassus glorified supernatural beings,
birthing sweet songs too glorious to…
By Ngoc Nguyen
Read More…the fresh bloom of a flower,
is a rare joy, a kind of love felt deeply,
when virgins struggle, full of desire's power,
then collapse in warm, sensual link…
By Ngoc Nguyen
Read MoreWriting can be many things…
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…one writes, it’s creating.
Similar to a musician, it’s composing.
To help others, its’ …
By Debby Hackbarth
Read More… through its writing
Explores private doubts and pain
Illuminating the core of our spirits
And, through its …
By Mike Turner
Read MoreWe all need to work together…
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…mindful of others includes acceptance.
Do we treat each other with good-naturedness?
Mindfulness involves an attitude of …
By Debby Hackbarth
Read MoreMy condolences to the…
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…were “What was going through the minds of those on board as they walked into the helicopter?“ Did they sense it coming? Did any of them feel the need to step back and say they wouldn’t go but couldn’t voice it? Did any of them dream about it …
By Benjamin Nambu
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