Haiku

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Basho and the Art of Haiku

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Writers Light

Voice-Team Nov 1, 2020 8 Comments

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Mulberry Kimono

Andrew Carter Nov 17, 2020 16 Comments

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One Step

Juma Oct 27, 2020 3 Comments

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Indian Guava

Andrew Carter Jan 9, 2021 6 Comments

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Practice Makes Perfect

Culture Dragon Oct 23, 2020 12 Comments

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Alone

Thompson Emate Jan 8, 2021 11 Comments

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Life Eternal

Carrie OLeary Dec 24, 2020 8 Comments

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Medicine Garden

Culture Dragon Oct 22, 2020 8 Comments

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Ginger Lily

ZenGarden Oct 25, 2020 5 Comments

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Dandelion Promise

Juma Oct 29, 2020 9 Comments

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Black Ink

Fuji Oct 28, 2020 7 Comments

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Red and Gold Leaves

Voice-Team Oct 24, 2020 3 Comments

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It takes a real talent to tell a story in so few words. What was…

Endure and Sing

Inspirational piece. Am glad you picked the rat to be the protagonist in your story,…

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In my neighboring country Denmark, we have the classical storyteller Hans-Christian Andersen. Your sweet story…

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A really nice one with a wonderful story line. I can see why this was…

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Your story inspired me to keep going no matter how discouraging it gets. At times…

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Thank you so much for the feedback! I pray that the young readers will be…

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Hi Katy, don't we all feel like the rat in your story at times! We…

Vows

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Between Belonging and Dying

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Between Belonging and Dying

A horrendous situation, more so because so many people find themselves going through it. A…

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Peony of His Heart

1 hour ago by Kim Tennison

Hello, Lotchie. Thank you truly. It's my favourite line, glad you liked it. 🌷…

Family Secrets

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You let us in to the secret of this little family in a masterful way,…

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