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    1. Open Poetry Forum

      Post and discuss original poetry, fiction, art, photography or other work that you wish to share with the public. Note that everything in this board is visible to the public and to search engines.
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      Latest: .frame. Tom Strong, Oct 1, 2023 at 2:12 PM
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    2. Open Flash & Short Fiction Forum

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      Latest: WUDDA CROWD!! - WUDDA CROWD!!! RC James, Oct 1, 2023 at 1:21 AM
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    3. Open Art Forum

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      Latest: Padmé and Leia - series Jenn Zed, Aug 29, 2023
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    4. Open Music Forum

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      Latest: Louisiana (Randy Newman cover) RC James, Oct 1, 2023 at 12:48 AM
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    5. Open Photography Forum

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    6. Open Discussion Forum

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      Latest: Guest Editor for Ekphrastic Challenge- deadline Oct 13th! Julie A. Dickson, Sep 29, 2023 at 11:04 AM
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