Sung to Prince’s “Purple Rain,” my inspiration for this poem/song's rhythm. — You say you want to create But you can’t make up your mind Let me steer you Into a new/old place Stats never meant to cause you any sorrow But they cause you plenty pain I’m only trying to help you Help you branch out, find a new way Writers linked arms in…

Think of the sparkle and happiness children can bring. Children illuminate and unveil so much to parents. Like magic, we see ourselves in them. Like an inverse mirror, we feel and hear our parents words and attributes expressing themselves. …

Dear Everything Shortform writers, please be notified of the temporary changes from 7/27/2022 until 7/31/2022. Publishing stories will be limited. I will take a hiatus from publishing and editing for five days. Other editors may or may not publish your story. (Unfortunately, some of the editors publish stories in violation…

News contradicting itself emerges in their criticism of the Uvalde police. Sources such as Axios reported that the Uvalde police failed to do anything or attempt to breach the classroom where children were massacred. The timeline reported contradicts their accusations. “11:33 a.m.: Shooter enters the school through a propped-open door…

Here’s your chance to destroy COVID with cathartic cleansing grins or giggles — A hearty howl and guffaw can purify the soul. Now that we’ve survived to this point in the apocalypse, it’s time to celebrate! So, let’s get the party started with jokes about COVID. Laughter is the best medicine, but if you laugh at nothing you might need medicine. I must…