J.M. Crole
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The Seer by J. M. Crole
I know. I see. I feel. I sense. The life experience of a clairvoyant.
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Tanya Bailey aka. Tanya Vividly
Oct 21, 20241 min read
2 Poems ( Tanka style ) By Tanya Bailey aka Tanya Vividly
1 Borrowed visions Dark Mysticism Sensory deprivation Mindful watchers - ghosts Moments validate Shamen Visions and Skepticism
Celeste Roberts
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A Saint for You by Celeste Roberts
I don't know how magical a saint’s medal is, a good luck charm disguised as some virgin martyr’s effigy, or if a scapular can truly...
Ainsley Macleod
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The Boy by Ainsley MacLeod
No longer human Every time I saw him, he was standing still and staring at me. I felt chills in my back, within the next few times, in my...
Allison Bothley
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Perspective
In the ever-shifting landscape of body image and self-perception, I’ve seen trends come and go. I grew up during the era of heroin chic,...
Allison Bothley
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Borrowed Heart - By Allison Bothley
Ravi woke in a haze of anesthesia, chest heavy under the dressings. A dull pain crested and declined with each breath, punctuated by the...
Karen Alison
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A Few Questions - by Karen Alison
They say it's what's inside that counts. So why is there plastic surgery, collagen enhancement, make up and hair dye? They say the shots are safe and effective. Then why are so many young people dying of heart attacks and turbo cancer? They say “fat is beautiful”. So why does obesity make you sick and ashamed?
AJ Rush
Jul 8, 20242 min read
My Body is Why -By AJ Rush
My body is why I have two miracles, two miracles who were kept safe and warm in my womb. Two miracles that I have nourished with milk produced over my heart.
Mike George
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Poem Trio - By Rod Howard
? in\ cision Or lac\ eration Handicapable many are the ones whom do more with less Breathe “inspiration” medical...
Bangs #9 - Digitized
The digital version of Bangs Zine #9
Perspective by Allison Bothley
Here’s the truth: almost everyone has a father story. Some of us were raised by ghosts, others by giants. Some were loved within limits, some adored and then abandoned. And yes, some of us found that “Daddy” wasn’t just a parent, but a name that slipped into the language of love and power (sometimes playfully, sometimes painfully). The word itself has become a mirror, reflecting what we crave, what we fear, and what we’ve been taught to want. “Daddy Issues” is one of those
BANGS CURATES top 10 Dad Jokes
#10. Velcro? What a ripoff! #9. I love my furniture. My recliner and I go way back. #8. That car seems nice, but the muffler looks exhausted. #7. Why do cows have hooves instead of feet? Because they lactose. #6. Waiter: Do you want a box for leftovers? Dad: No, but I’ll wrestle you for them. #5. Why do bicycles lay on their side? They are two-tired. #4. I’m terrified of elevators, so I’m going to start taking steps to avoid them. #3. (follow up) I love jokes about el
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