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Denise Shelton
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Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Poems

·3 days ago

Down on the Pharm

A Poem About Pills Two plastic cases One is for morning One is for later each night Each sectioned for each of the days of the week, that’s Fourteen compartments, alright? Six pills upon rising Three pills before bed Nine chances to aid what is ailing One woman who wonders One day at a time if the system’s…

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Down on the Pharm
Down on the Pharm
Poetry

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Published in The Book Cafe

·Jan 17

The Joy of Cookbooks

A guide to the classics — This page does not contain affiliate links to products. The author receives no commission for purchases made through these links. As an early adopter of sourcing recipes on the Internet, I’m getting a little (if you’ll excuse the expression) fed up. Now, I’ll admit, there’s something magical about hitting a…

Books

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The Joy of Cookbooks
The Joy of Cookbooks
Books

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Published in The Book Cafe

·Jan 16

You Loved Her in Star Wars, Now Discover Her Hysterically Funny Books

Carrie Fisher was an excellent actor, but an even better writer — This story does not contain affiliate links to products. The author receives no commission for purchases made through these links. Carrie Fisher's role as Princess Leia Organa in the Star Wars saga gained her the adoration of the masses, but she also wrote some funny, wise, and engaging books. …

Fiction

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You Loved Her in Star Wars, Now Discover Her Hysterically Funny Books
You Loved Her in Star Wars, Now Discover Her Hysterically Funny Books
Fiction

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Dec 20, 2022

The Last Request of Moocher Mike

A short story about a short life — Death from famine is relentless. As time passes, the odds worsen. Moocher Mike was dying. His moniker fit. Mike begged for extra servings and pennies from the church's poor box. A favorite trick was to spit in someone's lunch. …

Flash Fiction

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The Last Request of Moocher Mike
The Last Request of Moocher Mike
Flash Fiction

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Dec 2, 2022

What Happened When My Friend Died at the Hands of his Friend

How I learned that broken hearts can keep beating — Unexpected death has a way of tilting your world on its axis. When I was a freshman in college, three of my friends were in a terrible car accident. They had been out all night drinking and were heading home in the wee hours to get their gear to go…

Friendship

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What Happened When My Friend Died at the Hands of his Friend
What Happened When My Friend Died at the Hands of his Friend
Friendship

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Nov 30, 2022

Pudding

An award-losing poem (with apologies to Pink Floyd)

Poetry

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Pudding
Pudding
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Photo by Austrian National Library on Unsplash

Pudding

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Nov 29, 2022

Mountains by Reputation

According to the first ones up

Haiku

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Mountains by Reputation
Mountains by Reputation
Haiku

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Photo by howling red on Unsplash

Mountains by Reputation

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Nov 20, 2022

Seven Servings of Tasty Thanksgiving Haiku Poems

Whether you fan it or ban it, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy! — Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, but it’s not all gravy. Here is a sampling of the many moods it inspires. A Mayflower Tragedy

Haiku

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Seven Servings of Tasty Thanksgiving Haiku Poems
Seven Servings of Tasty Thanksgiving Haiku Poems
Haiku

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Published in Weeds & Wildflowers

·Nov 8, 2022

Under a Blood Red Moon

A poem for the midterms —

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Under a Blood Red Moon
Under a Blood Red Moon
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Photo by Yu Kato on Unsplash

Under a Blood Red Moon

A poem for the midterms

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Nov 6, 2022

The One Thing New Writers Need to Hear That Nobody Will Tell Them

The hand that feeds you is the one most likely to rip you off — So you’ve found your bliss, and it’s (ta, da) writing. Congratulations! …

Writing

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The One Thing New Writers Need to Hear That Nobody Will Tell Them
The One Thing New Writers Need to Hear That Nobody Will Tell Them
Writing

5 min read

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