Ramadan and Fasting - I like the way you started the story -- with the drama of a bruised arm --something your father did to you. Immediately I was caught up in wanting to know why. And I appreciated the honesty of how "fasting" is really done by many people! ~Mary S

Art on My Kitchen Counter - I love reading your submissions of art, to me. Mother used to write. I miss her so. Miss all of them. Depression hit me hard these last few years when I loss all family in 6 weeks. Hope to be in the writing mode...soon. ~Sable

As Spanish Moss Sways - I want to go with him to visit & to eat with his Granny this coming Sunday. ~Elaine

Canicule - I love this poem, it is simple and sweet. ~Carrie Leigh

Flamboyant Goat - Wonderful! ~Scott

Flamboyant Goat - This is marvelous, Natalie! ~Stacy

Immersed - Good piece , like it a lot ! Well Written ! ~Libraman

While Gazing at the Water - beautiful---I have to publish my poetry and Hakius ~Diane

While Gazing at the Water - Magic poem, almost breeze caressing the face. Love, tenderness, passion, all wrapped in a very interesting musicality. Congrats Arthur ~Graça

My Favorite Job - Powerful! ~Manijeh

My Trip to the Tattoo Studio - Great story and learning experience. I do wonder what kind of tattoo did you get? ~Ruth