The Lottery

Written by Trina Mioner GRACIOUS was her name, she stood tall like the statue of liberty. With her hand out, bidding bring me your broken and downtrodden. They never had…

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The Box

Written by Trina Mioner Confident, Articulate, Caring Studious, Giving, Daring The six sides The box Hurt, Insecurity, Fears Anger, Confusion, Tears The contents all tucked away The complexity of heart…

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Monsters

Submitted by Molly Nessler I am haunted by monsters not the kind that live under beds, or stalk in the night I lie awake with monsters in my head. Monsters…

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Army Strong

Submitted by: Trina Mioner “Join the Army and see the World” Army strong, more than a slogan, a secure grip, an extended hand, I’d be someone, other than… I would…

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Battlefield Cross

Submitted by Ron Nash LZ LaiKhe Huey’s touchdown, warriors return from the fight Glowing golden rays fade beyond mountains, shadow-dance to black like hearts of those who wait. Attention! Somber…

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Lost Child

Submitted by Ron Nash In wee hours when darkness cloaks his room the ghosts come haunting. Flickering candlelight dancing shadows on walls, horrorstricken from it all. Enshrouded memories, confounded moments…

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