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Gridlock
“Whatever happens,” Jenny said, “whatever you see, don’t stop. Just keep moving. Don’t stop.”
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I will not forgive his fidelity
Translated by Vlora Konushevci I will not forgive his fidelity I will not forgive him for never cheating on meI won’t forgive him!As I wanted to appear merciful,I wanted to…
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Dastid Miluka: Joyous, Hallucinogenic Art
Discover the captivating world of Belgian-Albanian artist Dastid Miluka, whose vibrant use of color, surrealism, and abstract forms reflects his unique upbringing and rich cultural heritage. Explore how his experiences…
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Bright & 9 other poems
A collection of introspective poems exploring urban life, nature, community, and identity. These works juxtapose the mundane with the profound, delving into themes of decay, resilience, connection, and the search…
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Grief Transforms Us: Nick Cave on Loss and Love
So keep your candles burningAnd make her journey bright and pureThat she will keep returningAlways and forever– Nick Cave, Into my Arms When a man who has lost his two…
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5 Flemish Romantic Stories To Read This Summer
As summer arrives, bringing with it long, lazy days perfect for diving into a good book, we turn our attention to the rich literary tradition of Flanders. What other way…
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Dead Parents For Rent
I met Ramiz Beka beside the National Theatre building, which no longer exists. Before we sat down at a café along the pedestrian street, he asked me in great detail…
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Luljeta Lleshanaku: Poetry Prepared Me for Difficult Times
“Poetry has been and still is a means: it has made my life easier, as an alternative way of living, especially when I needed it the most, in my early…
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In principium
It is like speaking of the bud and thinking of the flower, describing sickness and hoping for healing, talking about life and forgetting death. This is what this occurrence is…
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Reality of blur
A poignant compilation of poems exploring themes of longing, despair, and the search for light and meaning in life. These verses delve into the complexities of human emotion, the struggle…
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Homo Antarcticus
Here I rest, in South Georgia. A few feet of evolution away lie the graves of whale hunters, pointing north. A white fence shields them from elephant seals and their…
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My Hero Is A Fraud
Today I learned my hero is a fraud. / There is no doubt because he told me so / himself—and thought it not the least bit odd.
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The Second World War
Explore the compelling wartime experiences of Rino Benedetti, an Italian soldier during World War II. From his service in Italy and Albania to his harrowing time as a POW in…
