The Dani Writer

Joined April 2019

340 stories

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Explores words to create worlds with poetry, nonfiction, and fiction. Writes content that permeates then revises and edits the heck out of it. Interests: Freelance, consultations, networking, rulebook-ripping. UK-based

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Have you ever had an evening sprinkled with strawberry moans, groans, and salvage operations?
If we were playing the popular Never Have I Ever game in teams for the final tie-break, this is where you’d glance at me sideways with an expression of abject horror because we were so close to winning.
By The Dani Writer5 years ago in Feast
Why Chickpeas Are Now Being Blatantly Stockpiled
Sometimes a mischievous thought kidnaps your mind and takes it on a wild thrill-seeking joy ride with each passing minute making your mouth water. Hussein's mouth neared flood stage before he called in reinforcement troops for a mission.
By The Dani Writer5 years ago in Feast
Art Session in Seclusion
Brush-loved blues and greens. I’m painted canvas in the corner not for show to every eye. Unrelenting artist defied nadir and night to fashion craft,
By The Dani Writer5 years ago in Poets
The Walk for Morning Meds
Before a word is spoken thoughts penetrate the morning cold centering myself in this space while snow falls from invisible places in the sky.
By The Dani Writer5 years ago in Poets
For the Love of Contortionists
I want you to show me how you fold your toes. Collapse backwards in compact space and do so with such strength while never touching a thing.
By The Dani Writer5 years ago in Poets
IT Issues on Vocal? Here's A Quick Review Of A Few Options When Problems Surface
It is an inevitable reality, that life in a world of digital technology, digital problems surface. The Vocal platform is no exception.
By The Dani Writer5 years ago in Journal
Choices Between Love and Life
Terror in one’s eyes while drowning was an image burned deep into Danso Kofi’s 20-year-old mind. Waist-deep at Fete Beach last summer with a brother twelve years his junior, a wave broke his balance and grip on Kwesi and for a terrifying instant, he disappeared.
By The Dani Writer5 years ago in Futurism
Despite Any Appearances to the Contrary, Black People Are Not Okay
Before you ask, the answer is an unequivocal “No.” The response will not necessarily be professional or polite, or even articulate, nor taken through proper channels. It will not be as per guidelines enacted by an impartially selected steering committee conducting an AGM after the quorum met and meeting minutes painstakingly recorded.
By The Dani Writer5 years ago in Criminal
Ifs and Onlys
If you can sit still long enough, messages reverberate at decibel levels distinct to human range. If ever there was a question as to why the Earth is Mother,
By The Dani Writer5 years ago in Poets
A Mother's Love Doesn't End When They Stop Breathing
For my Mom who is by no means resting but having a grand ol’ time: Mother is first one seen by first eyes open. First teacher. First doctor and nurse. First warrior. First heartbeat. First hand held.
By The Dani Writer5 years ago in Families
Where the Sisters Gather
She resisted their consolation. Truth be told, I did tell them to leave her alone. Torture corrupts and breaks,
By The Dani Writer5 years ago in Poets
FAO: The Corruption Brigade
Speaking of lengths and extraordinary measures. Extending one’s reach beyond that which is comfortable in extenuating circumstances for an additional allowance and continuance.
By The Dani Writer5 years ago in Poets