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Carving
Intricate carved wood Of roses, leaves and mule deer A back for a chair
By Rebecca Louden25 days ago in Poets
Before Leaving
oak branches naked gracefully stretching their limbs unfettered by leaves
By Harper Lewis25 days ago in Poets
The Rule About Tuesdays...
The Rule About Tuesdays Nobody in the business talks about the rule. You learn it. Usually once. If you need to learn it twice, you probably don’t get a third chance.
By Teena Quinn 25 days ago in Fiction
The Final Countdown
the clock is ticking regulars are submitting Harper published "Mess"
By Tina D. Lopez25 days ago in Poets
Cabinet
Open the top drawer Of the antique cabinet The smell of cedar
By Rebecca Louden25 days ago in Poets
Casino Game Trends and Player Favorites in 2026
The casino gaming landscape has continued to evolve in recent years, influenced by technology, player preferences, and shifting entertainment habits. In 2026, casino-style games remain a popular form of entertainment across both digital platforms and traditional venues. Rather than focusing solely on wagering, many discussions about these games now center on gameplay experience, design innovation, and the social elements that attract players worldwide.
By Shabbir Ahmad25 days ago in Gamers
Helena's Journey
Smoke curling through the pale orange sky over the distant hill indicated to Helena that morning was on the horizon. The fires provided warmth for the remnants of that small village whose people hunted for rats or squirrels, cooking them over crude stone pits and metal grates. Sand stretched in either direction, making supplies difficult to obtain. In the distance, Helena had become a scavenger as well, digging through the heaps of destruction that occurred when one world state clashed with the other years ago. The war yielded no winners, only broken people, pawns struggling to survive.
By Barb Dukeman25 days ago in Fiction
The Journey
I often find people are far too hard on themselves, they take life far too seriously when they have no control and it poisons them. They burn their souls away trying to save the world, the ones around them see a hero that doesn’t need to sleep, when they’re dying inside, stretched into a transparent sheet that won’t snap. In most scenarios it’s preferable over doing nothing, receding back into oneself while the machine keeps chugging along just to be forgotten about. They are not forgotten of course, they become shells, everyone wonders why they don’t come out anymore, where were they last Christmas? Why haven’t you called lately?
By Brier25 days ago in Humans
He Said: I Don't Want "Nike Flight "Legacy" White Game Royals Shoe .... Psshhh, He Is Great With His..... SAVINGS......
I tried to understand how did he get everything he has had !? I know - I am NEVER that affordable, but perhaps - it's bad to ask !?
By 365poetry25 days ago in Poets
Beware of the Demons. Content Warning.
Tell me something about yourself— Quickly, without hesitation. I feel how you feel, I see what you see, That’s how you know you can trust me.
By Ann Crafter25 days ago in Poets
Honeysuckle
sweet honeysuckle bees hover over the blooms buzzing fills the air
By Tina D. Lopez25 days ago in Poets
The Importance of Mutual Aid in Community Building. AI-Generated.
Mutual aid plays a vital role in strengthening communities by fostering cooperation, shared responsibility, and collective care. At its core, mutual aid is the voluntary exchange of resources and services for the mutual benefit of those involved. Unlike traditional charity, which often operates through a top-down model where resources flow from donors to recipients, mutual aid emphasizes solidarity and collaboration. Everyone participates as both a giver and a receiver of support, creating stronger social bonds and more resilient communities.
By Wesley Oler IV25 days ago in Longevity