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Gene Twaronite @genetwaronite.bsky.social · Sep 18

My poem “Telescope” (a limerick) was just published in the latest issue of NewMyths. Also included from their archives is my poem “The Yellow Snake,” inspired by the snake in The Little Prince. You can read both of them here:
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Gene Twaronite @genetwaronite.bsky.social · Sep 11

I think this poem from my collection "Shopping Cart Dreams" (Kelsay Books) speaks to what's happening to this country right now where democracy once bloomed.
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Gene Twaronite @genetwaronite.bsky.social · Sep 2

Congrats, William!

Gene Twaronite @genetwaronite.bsky.social · Jul 14

I sometimes catch myself wondering if anyone will ever read my poems when I am gone. Ah, vanity! Here is my reply, just published in Merion West.
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Gene Twaronite @genetwaronite.bsky.social · Jul 12

Imagine - what a magic word. A while back, I wrote short stories for children, some published in Highlights for Children and other magazines. My little book Dragon Daily News: Stories of Imagination for Children of All Ages is available on Amazon (www.amazon.com/Dragon-Daily...)
Stay safe and sane!

Gene Twaronite @genetwaronite.bsky.social · Jul 12

Simply beautiful - thanks for sharing!

Gene Twaronite @genetwaronite.bsky.social · Jul 8

My poem was published in Panoply Literary Magazine, their 10th year and unfortunately their last, having just announced their suspension of publication. What many people don't realize is how much a labor of love publishing a journal is. I wish the editors well and thank them for including my poem.

Gene Twaronite @genetwaronite.bsky.social · Jul 1

Wow! You had me from the git-go with “Speak like the moon. So refreshing to read a profound poem like this that takes you to new places. Thanks for sharing!

Approaching Wilderness.: Six Stories of Dementia

Gene Twaronite @genetwaronite.bsky.social · Jun 21

I wrote this little book a few years back. Available at Amazon www.amazon.com/Approaching-...

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Approaching Wilderness is a collection of six stories dealing with dementia, originally published in various literary journals. The author was inspired by his late mother's struggles with the disease ...

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Gene Twaronite @genetwaronite.bsky.social · Jun 21

Gene Twaronite @genetwaronite.bsky.social · Jun 21

I wrote this little book a few years back. Here's the opening lines of one story:
“We have no choice,” her husband told Alice. “When the time comes, someone has to do it for both of us. Don’t worry—I’ll be quick.”

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Gene Twaronite @genetwaronite.bsky.social · Jun 19

Congrats Pedro! What an honor!

Gene Twaronite @genetwaronite.bsky.social · Jun 9

Actually, it WAS the poem I was looking for at this poisonous moment in history when I desperately needed a humorous antidote. Thanks for sharing, Gerhard!

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Gene Twaronite @genetwaronite.bsky.social · Jun 7

I am honored that my poem "Imaginary Garden" (part of my collection "Death at the Mall") was included in "The Growers," the Best of New Myths Anthology 5. It's also the opening poem! I am honored to be included with so many talented writers, including the late great Bruce Boston.
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Gene Twaronite @genetwaronite.bsky.social · Jun 5

Congrats!

Gene Twaronite @genetwaronite.bsky.social · May 29

Congrats!

Gene Twaronite @genetwaronite.bsky.social · May 28

The final stanza from my poem "Seven Lessons," inspired by the amazing little book "Seven Brief Lessons on Physics" by Carlo Rovelli. It was published in my second collection "The Museum of Unwearable Shoes."
Cheers!

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Gene Twaronite @genetwaronite.bsky.social · May 28

Congrats!

Gene Twaronite @genetwaronite.bsky.social · May 28

Congrats - way to go!

Gene Twaronite @genetwaronite.bsky.social · May 27

The sixth stanza from my poem "Seven Lessons," inspired by the amazing little book "Seven Brief Lessons on Physics" by Carlo Rovelli. It was published in my second collection "The Museum of Unwearable Shoes."
Cheers!

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Gene Twaronite @genetwaronite.bsky.social · May 26

The fifth stanza from my poem "Seven Lessons," inspired by the amazing little book "Seven Brief Lessons on Physics" by Carlo Rovelli. It was published in my second collection "The Museum of Unwearable Shoes."
Cheers!

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Gene Twaronite @genetwaronite.bsky.social · May 24

The fourth stanza of my poem "Seven Lessons," inspired by the amazing little book "Seven Brief Lessons on Physics" by Carlo Rovelli. The poem is from my second poetry collection "The Museum of Unwearable Shoes."

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