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Hurricane Irma: ‘Trouble in Paradise’ by Lucy Cortese

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September 8, 2017
Culture, Poetry
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  We folks in Florida are quick to extol her amenity: The beach, the surf, the lifestyle announce unique identity. But, sometimes Mother...

‘Jax Beach 1950s’ by Lucy Giardino Cortese

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January 9, 2018
Beauty, Culture, Poetry
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  Beauties sashay across the sand Norma Jean look-a-likes hand in hand Times before bikinis and thongs Transistor radios blaring...

‘Once a Man, Twice a Child’ by Lucy Giardino Cortese

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August 8, 2016
Humor, Poetry
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Old age recycles the body An infant once pink turns blue Nature recalls with rapid speed To complete life’s circle anew Fuzzy hairs on baldy...

Poetry on Dr. Ai Fen and the CCP Virus (Coronavirus)

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April 2, 2020
Covid-19, Deconstructing Communism, Human Rights in China, Humor, Limerick, Poetry
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  The Last Words from Her Phone The CCP (Chinese Communist Party) has done everything within their power to expunge Dr. Ai Fen's interview off...

2017 Journal Released

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April 1, 2017
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Divided into easy to engage and topical categories such as Beauty, Humor, Anti-Communism, and The Environment, the 2017 Journal features selected...

‘Holiday Horror: A True Story’ and Other Christmas Poetry

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December 24, 2016
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  Holiday Horror: A True Story By Lucy Giardino Cortese Twas two weeks before Christmas And all through the house Water standing in...




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