A Controlled Mind...
/Living one’s own peace
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A scarred amygdala remembers critical crises
The scar tissue is mini mountain ranges navigating painful memories
Raised red levees to remind one of past…
By Barefoot Cajun
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The Last Drink…
/Otis was, first and foremost,
a drunk—whisky in hand.
He’d sober up, or fail.
An angel could save…
By Andy Cooper
Read MoreMidnight Messenger
/A chilling tale, opening…
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Without a palindrome or plan
I grabbed a nearby spray-paint can
and rustic lantern, much…
By Ken Gosse
Read MoreThe Colors of the Lanterns
/When I was very young
before I could grasp the meaning
of life and death
I was taught to connect …
By Shih-Fang Wang
Read MoreLight My Lantern
/When life seems darkest, call…
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I am horribly lost and need immediate assistance.
My world seems dark, damp, and depressing.
Do I use a kerosene lamp or a storm…
By Debby Hackbarth
Read MoreJailhouse Love
/…this goes, I've seen it before.
I'll put in the time and you'll walk out the door.
I've always been good at supporting the cause,
standing up to the system…
By Simple Sue
Read MoreLantern Festival
/When the fervor
of the Lunar New Year’s celebration fades
and the flamboyant firecrackers fall silent
my heart already …
By Shih-Fang Wang
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