PUBLISHED at SPILLWORDS #poetry by jay

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.

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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

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35 responses to “PUBLISHED at SPILLWORDS #poetry by jay”

  1. Jorge Medico Avatar

    Appropriate words for the season :-)

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  2. Cindy Georgakas Avatar

    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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    1. Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh Avatar

      Thank you so much, Cindy. I’m glad you stopped by! 🙋🏻‍♂️

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      1. Cindy Georgakas Avatar

        You’re so welcome. It was a pleasure💖

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  3. LazyLiterature Avatar
    LazyLiterature

    Such a good poem !

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  4. D. Wallace Peach Avatar

    Congrats on the publication, Jay. What a poem. I love the rhyme – it contrasts wonderfully with the horrific imagery.

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    1. Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh Avatar

      Thank you, Diana. I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙋🏻‍♂️

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  5. Dominic Alapat Avatar

    A dark and disturbing poem! Well written Jay!

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      1. Dominic Alapat Avatar

        You’re welcome!

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  6. Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh Avatar

    Thank you for reading and commenting, Jaya, I’m happy it spooked you out! ;)

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  7. Jaya Avendel Avatar

    What an absolutely marvelous poem! It sent shivers down my spine as its rhyme was deceptive. <3

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  8. mattsnyder1970 Avatar

    ❤ Jay that poem is incredible

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    1. Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh Avatar

      🙋🏻‍♂️thank you so much, Matt! I appreciate you’re reading and commenting

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  9. Terveen Gill Avatar

    Congratulations Jay!
    This is truly a spooky write.
    The village is definitely hanging by the last cobweb.
    Wonderful! :-)

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    1. Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh Avatar

      Thanks for stopping by Terveen! Glad you enjoyed it.

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  10. Black Rabbit Tea Lady Avatar

    This is great! Congrats!!! :)

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    1. Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh Avatar

      Thank you glad you liked it!

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  11. luisa zambrotta Avatar

    It’s beautiful!
    Congratulations❣️

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    1. Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh Avatar

      Thank you so much for reading, Luisa 🙋🏻‍♂️

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      1. luisa zambrotta Avatar

        You are welcome, Jay

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  12. yassy Avatar

    Big congrads, Jay. A well written poetic tale .. very very well written. Very impressed 👍

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    1. Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh Avatar

      Hey there Yassy, super appreciate that my friend! :))

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      1. yassy Avatar

        So welcome , oh hey 👋

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  13. Gabriela Marie Milton Avatar

    Bravo Jay. Congratulations 🎊🎉🎈

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    1. Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh Avatar

      Thank you so much, Gabriela! :))

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  14. Dee Min Avatar

    Congrats!!!🎈🎊🎉

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  15. GraceoftheSun Avatar

    Congratulations . Great piece.💕

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    1. Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh Avatar

      Thank you very much, Grace!

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      1. GraceoftheSun Avatar

        My pleasure, Jay.💕❤️💕

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