Louisiana Words' Magazine: Mots de Louisiane (Thursdays)

Mots de Louisiane in 2021 will be a bi-annual publication (around first of Summer & first of Winter) featuring Louisiana Words chosen writers. Every year, twice a year, a contest will be held (times & lengths of contests will be announced and varying) to select the top writers & artists to featured in the publication from the website.

Mots de Louisiane is also a extension website of Louisiana Words. MotsdeLouisiane.com showcases our most prominent writers of all-time! We have writers who have written consistently over the seven year history of Louisiana Words! Some writers have contributed 20-100 poems & stories! Many writers & artists are still active contributors.

Mots de Louisiane accepts, promotes, and publishes a biannual anthology of Louisiana Literature supporting, writers who are in or have live in the state of Louisiana.

Our colors are purple and gray.

Purple represents nonpolitical biased. Political motives, endorsements, or donations are prohibited. Gray represents racial indifference. We respect self-expression in regards to one’s awareness or own racial experiences. We do not allow racism in which one repulsively expresses his or her heritage to elevate themselves above another heritage.

We do not showcase research essays, news articles, or nonfiction that is not biographical or a memoir on this platform. We engage no divisiveness, instigate no divisiveness, and reject all divisiveness. Mots de Louisiane appreciates, respects, and acknowledges worldwide support and reflects this through global marketing.

As Louisiana Words is starting from the beginning of the remainder of 2020, Mots de Louisiane will be resetting from Mots de Louisiane Christmas Gumbo 2019 on our website through social media. We will pick up end of fall season with a contest. The end of year list of writings selected will be announced early Winter and moved into publication for the Spring.

*(Check back Sunday September 27th for an update to this page & learn more about the history of this program.)*

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Ash Wednesday (Brian Falcon - New Orleans, LA)

It’s forgettable- the number of times I was called a “fucking faggot” as a kid. As a former child of god, I wasn’t expected to know what those words meant. I was taught that repentance was vital to achieving everlasting life. My momma made me go to church every Sunday. I said my prayers as I was told. But I eventually learned that Catholicism was never my sanctuary. Christianity was never my safe-haven. God never stopped the cheap shots. He never once prevented the harassment or pure embarrassment that I felt from the words of my “kin in Christ.” Now, picture me- a helpless faggot, blinded by the incandescent lights of an old catholic church. I was home from college spending Spring Break in my former hellscape. So, naturally, my momma yet again made me go to church. This time, on a Wednesday. It was Ash Wednesday. When I was among the folks from home, I felt out of place. So much that I’d imagine camouflaging myself. Like saber-tooth in hiding. But the difference? I had a far mo...

Louisiana Words Remembers Jorge Arturo

There’s nothing that hurts more than when we lose someone from our Louisiana Words family. But, the beauty of our writing movement is that the words of our loved ones live on with us. On June 20th, 2023, Louisiana Words Allstar, Jorge Arturo, moved on from this world leaving our hearts broken. He was a charismatic and talented human being. Jorge resided in New Orleans, LA and had been active on Louisiana Words for over a year. To honor Jorge’s life and work, we will be sharing his writing and live performances all Summer 2023. Please help keep his spirit alive by sharing his work. We know that Jorge’s words will connect with our readers and we hope to keep his spirit alive. Jorge’s first submission: “The Dog Show” debuted on February 6th, 2022 and is his most successful piece to date. In 2022, Jorge spent 10 weeks in the top with “The Dog Show,” “Weavers,” “They Say Love Kills, This Time It Really Did,” and “If Hell is Real, It Looks Like an Airport.” His la...

Nobody Said There'd Be a Day Like This (Sam Ray - New Orleans, LA)

I know how this should be: I've seen it, you see, In soap operas, Movies. Your eyes are closed, As if in sleep. Perfect peachy skin Atop a snow white pillow Under flawlessly matched sheets. The heart monitor, Quiet bleeps. The ventilator, A steady hiss. None of that is this. Your eyes Stuck open Seeing without sight Yellow sclera Dumb tears streaming. Tubes, taped to your face Delicate skin torn Where nurses Repositioned them To feed you To heal you You never liked being told What to do. Your whole torso spasms Spastic, Every 40 seconds. A machine Forces your lungs to act. Your hands are warm From hemodialysis But don't respond When we each grab one Give it a kiss. We spend the day Brushing your hair Telling stories Singing songs. Praying prayers. You're not there. Hospital staff Are more lovely If less pretty Than on TV. When the time comes They gently walk us From the room Close the curtai...

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