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‘The PoArtMo Magazine: Issue 1’ is out

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On December 16, 2025

In Announcements, The PoArtMo Corner

Hello everyone,

We are delighted to announce that the inaugural issue of The PoArtMo Magazine is out.

PoArtMo stands for “Positive Actions Rally Thoughts & Momentum,” a concept based on the following tenets: family-friendliness & clean language; positivity and upliftment; and inclusivity and respect for all.

In this inaugural issue, enjoy phenomenal poems and stories written by Suzanne S. Austin-Hill, Lori Bonati, Raymond Brunell, Robert Buckley, Bev Clark, Sara Etgen-Baker, Dany Gagnon, John Grey, Chandra Gurung, Kristi Hager Johnson, Chyrel J. Jackson, Jeannette, Martha Ellen Johnson, Eleanor Jones, Víctor D. Manzo Ozeda, E. L. McKee, Katy McKinney, Joan McNerney, Sherri J Moye-Dombrosky, Arthur Neong, Cithara Patra, Diana Raab, Nagireddy R Sreenath, Robyn Sykes, Andrea Tillmanns, Maria Tosti,
Marion Voytinsky, Adam Jerome Williams, Susanne Wolf, and Huina Zheng.

This issue is free to download and read. However, if you wish to support the magazine, you can enter an amount under “How much would you like to pay?” 50% of your donation will go towards building a fund allowing us to pay contributors in the future.

Click here to DOWNLOAD your copy

We can’t wait to read your comments!

Cendrine & David

‘The PoArtMo Anthology: Volume 6’ is here!

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On September 16, 2025

In Announcements, The PoArtMo Corner

Hello everyone,

That’s it. The PoArtMo Anthology: Volume 6 is out!

The Auroras & Blossoms PoArtMo Anthology: Volume 6 features inspirational and uplifting works from:

  • D.R. James – Poetry
  • Uswa Majeed – Poetry and short fiction
  • Anne Elliott – Short fiction
  • Sherri J Moye-Dombrosky – Poetry
  • Marjolein Rotsteeg – Short fiction
  • Azelle Elric – Visual art
  • David Ellis – Poetry
  • Cendrine Marrouat – Poetry, photography, and short fiction.

This volume is available for purchase through most online retailers, including Kobo, Apple, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, and more. Price: $9.99.

Click here to order your copy

(As always, we will not distribute the ebook to Amazon, due to the way the company does business with and treats indie authors.)

Promo Banner for Our Contributors

Help us spread the word. If you are one of our contributors, make sure you share the promo banner below on your website, blog, and/or social media!

Don’t forget to link to the book’s page: https://abpositiveart.com/pama-6/

We can’t wait to read your reviews!

Cendrine & David

‘The PoArtMo Anthology: Volume 6’ – Pre-orders are here!

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On September 4, 2025

In Announcements, The PoArtMo Corner

Hello everyone,

We are delighted to announce that The PoArtMo Anthology: Volume 6 is available for pre-orders!

But first, let’s share the cover with you.

As always, we went for a simple cover. The photo is from Cendrine’s archives.

Our new volume will be out on September 16, 2025!

The Auroras & Blossoms PoArtMo Anthology: Volume 6 features inspirational and uplifting works from:

  • D.R. James – Poetry
  • Uswa Majeed – Poetry and short fiction
  • Anne Elliott – Short fiction
  • Sherri J Moye-Dombrosky – Poetry
  • Marjolein Rotsteeg – Short fiction
  • Azelle Elric – Visual art
  • David Ellis – Poetry
  • Cendrine Marrouat – Poetry, photography, and short fiction.

The Auroras & Blossoms PoArtMo Anthology: Volume 6 can be pre-ordered for $4.99 (regular price: $9.99). (This limited offer ends on September 15, 2025.)

Click here to pre-order your copy

The Auroras & Blossoms PoArtMo Anthology: Volume 6 is available for purchase through most online retailers, including Kobo, Apple, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, and more.

(As always, we will not distribute the ebook to Amazon, due to the way the company does business with and treats indie authors.)

Promo Banner for Our Contributors

Help us spread the word. If you are one of our contributors, make sure you share the promo banner below on your website, blog, and/or social media!

Don’t forget to link to the book’s page: https://abpositiveart.com/pama-6/

That’s it for today! We hope you will enjoy this volume as much as we have enjoyed putting it together for you.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Cendrine & David

‘The PoArtMo Anthology: Volume 6’ is coming soon!

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On August 26, 2025

In Announcements, The PoArtMo Corner

Hello everyone!

We hope that this summer has treated you well.

We wanted to let you know that we are now done with the proofreading and editing of our upcoming volume of The PoArtMo Anthology. The formatting is also almost complete!

Please note that we do not have a release date yet. We anticipate being able to launch Volume 6 in early- to mid- September.

In the meantime, here are the names of the contributors whose works will grace the pages of this year’s volume:

  • D.R. James – Poetry
  • Uswa Majeed – Poetry and short fiction
  • Anne Elliott – Short fiction
  • Sherri J Moye-Dombrosky – Poetry
  • Marjolein Rotsteeg – Short fiction
  • Azelle Elric – Visual art
  • David Ellis – Poetry
  • Cendrine Marrouat – Poetry, photography, and short fiction

Next week, we will unveil the cover. So stay tuned.

Have a wonderful week!

Cendrine & David

Before I bid adieu – S.Sudarshan

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On August 19, 2025

In The PoArtMo Corner

The hour weeps in grains,
Each second, time drips—
Drips through its nonstop fingers.
Time weaves threads,
frail and weak,
Each thread a loop
that ends where it began.

There were still
letters unread,
Hands never held.
As time passes by,
I wail, I weep
For what I could have done—
if only I were alive
a few minutes more.

I wonder if stars mourn
when they fall;
If the soul is a ripple,
does it ever find
its way back to the sea?

A bird lands on the ledge,
listens to a melody
it understands not—
notes made of grief.
It reads the letter I never sent,
and wonders in awe,
yet does not know
the letters change
each time they’re read.

The trees—a silent witness—
stood by me for years.
Each time they saw my tears,
they swayed, perhaps
from the wind, perhaps
from the weight of my heart.
But do they know
they shall not
see me anymore?

Perhaps my soul has left the body,
seeking another form—
yet carrying behind
its burden and sorrow.
Why not?
Let me survive
a few minutes more.

But now I see—oh,
of all these years I waited,
achieved nothing
but this moment—
before which
I may bid adieu.
I may say goodbye.

And not all are given
the grace of light
to bury their sins
before they die.

About S.Sudarshan

Sudarshan is a 14-year-old poet deeply inspired by classical and romantic music, nature, and cinema. His writing often explores emotional depth and philosophical themes, blending vivid imagery with subtle reflection. A passionate young voice, he hopes to share his work widely and connect with others through the power of words.

Website: https://gabriellev.art

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