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.
…placed the mugs of tea down for himself and for his wife Debbie. He joined her on the sofa. It was still only early evening. They had a nice couple of hours before bed. He gave Debbie a nudge and suggested putting a film on. There was a new spy…
By Chris Platt
Read More…in the village house,
in the heart of green amber and fierce glimmer,
I climb to him through the olive groves—
in the silver silence between…
By Fadi Abu-Deeb
Read More…was on edge.
The evergreen trees shielded warm rays.
A creek flowed over a small waterfall.
A brisk breeze moved through…
By Andy Cooper
Read More… aftermath of a Northwestern
divorce came with a helluva ride.
Growing in loss was a foreign concept,
and I had to settle close…
By Andy Cooper
Read More…with motherhood
A woman finds within herself
A strength powerful enough
To allow the…
By Shih-Fang Wang
Read More…did not really need to buy a new book, her shelves at home were crammed full of books she had not read, but as any reader will tell you, you cannot have too many books. The temptation to buy another book is just too great, it’s like an itch that you can’t help …
By Chris Platt
Read MoreFor me, motherhood was ...
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…say it’s merely a guardianship.
Others announce it’s a joyful journey.
A few reveal it’s a…
By Debby Hackbarth
Read MoreA free verse poem…
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…do not knock when they arrive—
They drift in,
like sighs given…
By Brittany Benko
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