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The fear had pecked a hole inside…

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Julie Deshtor

The fear had pecked a hole inside With its long pointed beak. My fists went limp – I couldn’t fight. My mouth wouldn’t speak. ‎ I saw a threat beneath each tree, Behind each closed door. I chained my will … Continue reading →

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Lot’s Wife

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Julie Deshtor

I have been turned into a pillar of salt. The sky is coming down. It’s raining ambers. All around Are falling shards of our shattered world. Our city, our city burns. Our palisades succumb to hungry fires. Bodies light up … Continue reading →

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I am pacing…

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Julie Deshtor

I am pacing like a caged panther. I am growling at the crowd. White-hot, glowing, molten anger – Let me go, let me go, let me out! I will break free somehow, I swear, of the present which makes no … Continue reading →

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Quote of the day

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Julie Deshtor

“There is no beast worse than man.” from A. O. The Last Neanderthal

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The Fall of Rome When your freedom – of speech – is the gag – that’s stuffed down – your throat, When fanatical – righteousness – throws – kids out – on the street, When the rusty – democracy – … Continue reading →

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Julie Deshtor | Leave a comment