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Ballad: An Unfortunate Likeness

by LovelyMay — An Unfortunate Likeness follows an artist whose lifelong ambition is to capture the essence of Shakespeare through portraiture. Over the years, he’s attempted every imaginative variation—from the playwright as a child to Shakespeare engaged in unlikely professions—all falling short of conveying the elusive spark in the poet’s eye. The struggle isn't in his technique but in finding the right face to mirror the legend. One afternoon, while adjusting a new piece for exhibition, his gaze locks on a man…
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Chapter IX: Old Dog; New Tricks

by LovelyMay — Chapter IX: Old Dog; New Tricks opens with a challenge to a familiar saying—one that suggests age and learning are at odds. Lad, a dignified collie well past the height of his youth, quietly disproves that notion through his actions rather than any display of force or novelty. At twelve, his muzzle is silvered and his steps are slower, but his mind remains sharp. One afternoon, he surprises his family by trotting home with a lace parasol clutched delicately in his jaws. He found it abandoned, yet…
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Number 3 on the Docket

by LovelyMay — In this chapter titled Number 3 on the Docket, the narrative takes a haunting turn, pulling the reader into the isolated world of a woman crushed beneath the weight of silence and sorrow. Her life, once shaped by routine and shared responsibilities, becomes hollow after the death of her young son. The house, already quiet due to her husband's withdrawn temperament, turns utterly voiceless—each day heavier than the last. The only sound that remains is the wind brushing snow across the windows, a reminder…
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Chapter Twenty-five

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter depicts a dreamlike encounter between Cyrus's father, Ali Shams, and the legendary poet Rumi outside a music venue. Ali, a hardworking immigrant who rarely appears in Cyrus's dreams, is seen smoking a cigarette—a habit he had abandoned in America. Rumi, adorned in vibrant robes and smoking a blunt, greets Ali with enthusiasm, revealing a mutual recognition between the two. The scene is set against the backdrop of a loud hardcore show, with young attendees milling about, creating a surreal…
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Just Folks

by LovelyMay — Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest is a heartwarming collection of poems that celebrate the everyday lives, struggles, and joys of ordinary people, capturing the essence of kindness, simplicity, and the beauty of human connections.
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A MARRIAGE

by LovelyMay — A Marriage begins not with the glow of joy, but with a tone that suggests obligation rather than bliss. The wedding of a farmer’s daughter, instead of bringing laughter and community cheer, becomes a restrained and bittersweet occasion. At the heart of the story lies a simple truth—what society calls a celebration often conceals silent sacrifice. The setting, meant to be the family's chapel, had to be changed at the last moment due to failed permissions, and this inconvenience becomes a metaphor for…
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Ballad: Sir Macklin

by LovelyMay — Sir Macklin appears early in the narrative, a figure robed in authority and armed with unshakable moral principles. A priest by vocation and a crusader by temperament, he sees himself as the final defense against the creeping tide of Sabbath disregard. His gaze is firmly fixed on three carefree young men—Tom, Bob, and Billy—whose weekend jaunts through the city’s green spaces strike him as emblematic of all that is wrong with modern society. Their laughter rings through Kensington, their…
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The Three Taverns

by LovelyMay — The Three Taverns opens with a man traveling not merely along a Roman road but through the deeper terrain of belief, sacrifice, and fate. His thoughts are heavy yet calm, as if peace had been hard-won through long reflection. He does not fear the end, for he sees it not as final but as the continuation of his purpose. What burdens him is not death, but the weight of the message he carries—one forged in love, tested by opposition, and proven in suffering. His mission is less about conversion and more…
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Ballad: My Dream

by LovelyMay — My Dream tells of a fantastical place where logic is reversed, and the world functions in perfect contradiction to our own. The narrator finds themselves in Topsy-Turveydom, a land where everything familiar has been flipped on its head. In this strange land, evil is applauded while virtue is frowned upon, and dishonesty earns reward rather than punishment. The people celebrate foolishness and look upon intelligence with suspicion. Rules, expectations, and traditions seem deliberately confused, yet the…
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VERSE: Discouraged

by LovelyMay — Discouraged begins with a gentle discovery—a tiny stream barely visible beneath layers of moss, its quiet murmur inviting curiosity. The speaker follows it with innocent wonder, seeing in its path a reflection of hope and quiet promise. There’s companionship in the stream’s rhythm, and an unspoken agreement forms: the journey toward the sea will be shared. As the stream dances past heather and tumbles through hills, joy blooms from the unplanned exploration. It’s a journey both outward and inward,…
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