Judah LoVato
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My collection of sometimes decent writing
Which I've left "there" for seekers to seek
Though I lack the grandeur of that Pirate King
Perhaps these pebbles can be a light
In this life, this laughing tale
Stories (106)
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Behind the Art
Some time ago I saw a little girl in the bank. She was maybe 6 years old, and her blonde hair was tied up in pigtails; her face was obscured by large sunglasses, and she wore a pink sweater. In her arms she carried a few treasures: a barbie, a water bottle, and a baggie from the dentist. She had such a compelling presence that I was reminded of an image of Christ I’d seen in some art class or other: the Byzantine church painting called “Pantocrator” which denotes Christ’s power of the world.
By Judah LoVato9 months ago in Journal
Dissecting Frog Songs. Runner-Up in Self-Editing Epiphany Challenge.
For the Self-Editing Epiphany challenge, I’ve decided to revisit my “Frog Songs” story. It’s a story which taught me the importance of reading aloud as I write, because reading aloud helps me hear the focal point of the story. When I first read “Frog Songs,” at my local library's open mic night, it made me realize how dreadfully boring it was because it lacked a clear focal point.
By Judah LoVato10 months ago in Critique
The Frogs’ Song
Did you know frogs have their own stories to tell? Neither did I, but one night I heard their song like plain English! This was a long time ago, before internets and WiFi’s and cellphones, so for my entertainment I could either stay inside and read schoolbooks or go outside and do ranch work. Given that choice, ranch work felt more like playing around than chores.
By Judah LoVato10 months ago in Fiction
A Letter from Berlin. Content Warning.
11 May, 1933 My love, my lovely, my German woman, I can barely sleep for my excitement of this past evening- overwhelmed as I am with the exhilaration of our festival, and brimming with pride that our efforts within the Student Union led to such a beautiful display of German spirit.
By Judah LoVato11 months ago in History
Livin' On A Prayer
History happens every day. Each little moment in the daily lives of normal people, blend seamlessly into the world-shaking moments written into history. But history is often written by the winners, so we must learn to read it with a multifaceted approach and, more importantly, we must take care to record our lives as truly as we can for the generations to come.
By Judah LoVato12 months ago in The Swamp
