My poetry was published today at SPILL WORDS PRESS as part of their #SpillwordsHalloween. Many thanks to Dagmara K. (Director of Development) and the staff over at Spillwords for their continued support of my work.
Please check out their site and their blog, where you will find a plethora of talented poets and writers!
THE VILLAGE
written by: Jay Mora-Shihadeh
@painterspalate
I heard about the butcher who
butchered his wife.
I read about the candlemaker
who snuffed out his dog’s life.
I saw the gardener with a
pitch fork at his throat,
threatening to end it all
at the remote end of a rope.
The village is haunted by this
nightmarish tale of …Read more
Photo credit- SpillWords Press
Appropriate words for the season 🙂
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Yes, Thanks Jorge.
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Great poem Jay! So clever, scary and great rhyme .. Congratulations!!!💖💖👏👏 Tried to like on S.W. but never can log in💖
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Thank you so much, Cindy. I’m glad you stopped by! 🙋🏻♂️
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You’re so welcome. It was a pleasure💖
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Such a good poem !
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Thank you!
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Congrats on the publication, Jay. What a poem. I love the rhyme – it contrasts wonderfully with the horrific imagery.
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Thank you, Diana. I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙋🏻♂️
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A dark and disturbing poem! Well written Jay!
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome!
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Thank you for reading and commenting, Jaya, I’m happy it spooked you out! 😉
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What an absolutely marvelous poem! It sent shivers down my spine as its rhyme was deceptive. ❤
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❤ Jay that poem is incredible
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🙋🏻♂️thank you so much, Matt! I appreciate you’re reading and commenting
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Anytime bruh
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Congratulations Jay!
This is truly a spooky write.
The village is definitely hanging by the last cobweb.
Wonderful! 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by Terveen! Glad you enjoyed it.
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This is great! Congrats!!! 🙂
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Thank you glad you liked it!
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It’s beautiful!
Congratulations❣️
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Thank you so much for reading, Luisa 🙋🏻♂️
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You are welcome, Jay
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Big congrads, Jay. A well written poetic tale .. very very well written. Very impressed 👍
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Hey there Yassy, super appreciate that my friend! :))
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So welcome , oh hey 👋
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Bravo Jay. Congratulations 🎊🎉🎈
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Thank you so much, Gabriela! :))
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My pleasure 🌸
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Congrats!!!🎈🎊🎉
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Thanks Dee! 🙂
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Congratulations . Great piece.💕
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Thank you very much, Grace!
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My pleasure, Jay.💕❤️💕
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