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Poetry

Poetry by Tony

With no shelter but to shelter-in-place,  Victims fall gasping behind these prison walls.    Invacuation-19  The electric buzz smacks my…
Barry
May 30, 2025
Introducing

Tony, 38

I had this physical jolt, realizing just what an alarm meant - someone, right then, was struggling to stay alive.…
Barry
May 30, 2025
Art

Art by Dale

He was around a month or two old when the memories that stayed with me began. Even though I knew…
Barry
May 29, 2025
Introducing

Dale, 53

The overwhelming love and emotion of seeing a little version of myself was indescribable. He was around a month or…
Barry
May 29, 2025
Introducing

Judy, 78

My stories? They could live behind the bars of country classics. I prefer old and comfortable leather western boots. Faded…
Barry
May 29, 2025
Introducing

Sammie, 34

The saying “hurt people hurt people” can be true, but people who heal can help others heal, too. I remember…
Barry
May 28, 2025
Introducing

Paris, 34

Don’t let no one be the blame for you not making the change. I’m nobody’s punching bag. I was attacked…
Barry
May 28, 2025

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