April 2026 - The MockingOwl Roost

April 20, 2026

Golden sunlight spills across a tall sunflower leaning into the light, its bright yellow petals catching the glow of a warm afternoon. The background blurs into soft greens and sparkling sun flares, giving the whole image a dreamy, late-summer feel. say hello Text: Sunshine, John McMahon, POETRY

Published by John McMahon at April 20, 2026

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Poetry

Sunshine

Don’t leave it to chance — say hello, before the seeds pass us by.

April 18, 2026

Published by David Dephy at April 18, 2026

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Poetry

Golden Dragon

The dragon is golden. The sun is the Golden Dragon, encircled by rays, burning spirits, cleaning heavens from shadows.

April 15, 2026

A lone, leafless tree stands in the middle of a wide, snow-covered field, its dark branches reaching outward against a glowing sunset sky. The horizon burns with warm shades of gold and orange, while heavy gray storm clouds linger overhead, creating a quiet contrast between darkness and light. power lines hum Text: Stillness After the Storm, Sara Etgen-Baker, Poetry

Published by Sara Etgen-Baker at April 15, 2026

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Stillness After the Storm

The power lines hum, low and uncertain, like a man trying to remember the words to a song…

April 12, 2026

A sharply focused close-up of a honeybee perched on the bright center of a yellow flower, its delicate wings lifted slightly as it gathers pollen. The soft green background blurs into the distance, creating a calm springtime scene that feels alive with quiet motion and natural purpose. yellow confetti TEXT: Spring’s Golden Menace, Poetry, Sara Etgen-Baker

Published by Sara Etgen-Baker at April 12, 2026

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Spring’s Golden Menace

A sneeze hangs in the air like a threat, while the oak tree chuckles in yellow confetti. My car wears a coat of guilty dust, proof of spring's indecent proposal.

April 11, 2026

Warm light glows across rows of polished wooden piano or organ keys, stretching diagonally into the distance. A rich strip of red felt runs between the rows, adding a bold line of color against the smooth wood. The repeating keys create a steady, rhythmic pattern that feels quiet and expectant, like music waiting to be played. The title sits across the top in textured script, with the author’s name just below. cembalo - TEXT: Listen to Handel, Nick Cooke, Poetry

Published by Nick Cooke at April 11, 2026

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Poetry

Listening To Handel

This is where The melody comes in And the raging mind has No choice but to simmer…

April 10, 2026

A garden pathway runs between rows of rose bushes filled with red and pink blossoms. The roses climb along trellises and frames on both sides of the path, with green leaves and clusters of flowers extending into the walkway. Mal Mason TEXT: Her Roses, Jennifer Lemming, Poetry

Published by Jennifer Lemming at April 10, 2026

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Her Roses

And the roses sang, their song rose, they sang as the pale couple walked along a path framed by color…

April 9, 2026

A packed theatre audience rises to its feet in a glowing auditorium, facing a brightly lit stage as applause fills the room. The atmosphere feels electric and celebratory. Ain’t Too Proud TEXT: Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, A Review of the West End Musical, Theatre Review, Perri Dodgson

Published by Perri Dodgson at April 9, 2026

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Theatre Review

Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations — A Review of the West End Musical

Well deserving of all its awarded accolades, Ain’t Too Proud is a masterpiece of entertainment. It takes you to the highs and the lows of the music industry in the sixties...

April 8, 2026

A young flower girl stands on a red carpet aisle scattered with white rose petals, holding a wicker basket as she prepares to toss more along the path. She wears a white dress with a green ribbon and white shoes, while the edge of the bride’s gown appears just behind her. rose petals TEXT: The Wedding Toss, Lynn Hess, Poetry

Published by Lynn Hess at April 8, 2026

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Poetry

The Wedding Toss

I had to take some more steps to learn when conflicts challenge, tossing a few rose petals is worthy of recall.

April 7, 2026

Close up of a hand on the handle of the coffin of a frail lady. TEXT: A Lesson Learnt - Perri Dodgson - Fiction

Published by Perri Dodgson at April 7, 2026

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Fiction

The tissue-paper wrapped clutch bag had been nestled at the back of Clara’s wardrobe ever since she had moved in. She was a frail little lady who fell easily if she didn’t have a sturdy support, and she could be forgetful at times. Everyone was surprised that she’d never had an official diagnosis of dementia, although if she had, there’d be nothing anyone could do to cure it.

April 6, 2026