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The Other – Poem by Caro Henry
In The Other by Caro Henry, a figure drifts unheard through laughter and light, folding smaller with each day into the fragile shape of loneliness.
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The Old Shirt – Poem by Bob Bussey
In The Old Shirt by Bob Bussey, a well-worn garment stands proud among younger clothes, carrying the scents and memories of a life once lived.
Sep 1
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August 2025
Short List of Joy – Poem by Scrappybabe
In Short List of Joy by Scrappybabe, warmth gathers in waves, hugs, laughter, and the scent of cookies—reminders that joy lives in small, everyday…
Aug 27
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Serpents Song – Story by Laurie B Spellman
In Serpents Song by Laurie B Spellman, the last dire wolf is bound to a barefoot bard whose voice sways kingdoms, until the curse of the Gorgon changes…
Aug 25
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Life is a Grave – Poem by Jonathan Chibuike Ukah
In Life is a Grave by Jonathan Chibuike Ukah, a mother blazes with piercing brilliance while a father endures like lingering dusk, a portrait of love…
Aug 21
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Can I Do Anything? – Free Verse Poem by Jeral Williams
In Can I Do Anything? by Jeral Williams, a free verse reflection weighs ambition against the truths of nature—where eagles can’t hide and turtles can’t…
Aug 20
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Obama’s Portrait – Poem by Katie DeBonville
In Obama’s Portrait by Katie DeBonville, a museum line becomes a reflection on identity, art, and legacy as visitors capture what Kehinde Wiley…
Aug 18
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Broken Head – Short Fiction by Karen Pierce Gonzalez
In Broken Head by Karen Pierce Gonzalez, a shattered artifact found on holiday becomes a mirror for loss and change. Read it now on Written Tales, and…
Aug 14
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In the Valley of 2025 – Villanelle by Margaret D Stetz
In In the Valley of 2025 by Margaret D Stetz, even the brightest meadow cannot escape a relentless shadow that follows without end. Read it now on…
Aug 13
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The Early Morning – Poem by Dawn Colclasure
The Early Morning by Dawn Colclasure, a simple sign for coffee becomes a tender spark in the predawn stillness, a moment of connection before the…
Aug 12
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Silent Screams – Short Story by Traci Jo
A tense reunion between estranged sisters, bound by unspoken trauma and the shadows of their past.
Aug 7
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Silence Pervades – Poem by Bob Bussey
Bob Bussey’s poem listens between the lines—finding stillness in noise, and meaning in the quiet. Discover more or submit your own to Written Tales.
Aug 1
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