In 2021, Louisiana Words begins a whole new journey towards nonprofit ambition. We will begin a recruitment of writers based on geographical location in Louisiana. This will be a catalyst of our brand new virtual shows. Let's not forget. We also showcase our most seasoned writers and artists on Mots de Louisiane (MotsdeLouisiane.com) , which will manifest into a pubication. So, much more is in store. With a little patience and support from everyone, we will get there!

 

 

  "Trials & Tribulations" by Joseph Michael Benoit these trials and tribulations befalling so many nations all of them can be summed up with some simple vocabulary   vanity gluttony and greed to have much more than you'll ever need these are the things that tear nations apart pitting each other against some fictitious other some unknown invisible enemy slowly invading your home   yet all along while they sing this song they are slowly charming their way into your hearts and your minds subtly, secretly planting their mines waiting for the day when it all breaks loose so they can rob you of everything while you hang by their noose

  On Les Mots Passè this week, “Memory on the Horizon” by Taylor Coen,  “Hiding Behing My Truth” by Ted A. Richard, "I'm Done” by Louis Toliver Jr., and “Return of the Raven" by Annette Redmond Walters.

 

 

Watch as they fall in the tens and their hundreds. Weep for them all, for it is no fault of their own.   Watch, as it all fails from all of their blunders. Be not amazed by their promises of wonders. Leaders and followers all of them, alike will soon feel the sting as temperatures spike.   Watch, and prepare as best you can. Get yourself some sort of plan. Eat a lot better, sleep more, too Worry more about others and less about you.

  On Les Mots Passè this week, “Chaos” by Jordan Cade Freeland,  “Not That Girl” by Kisha Kana, "Erase the Scars” by Joseph Michael Benoit, “Words of the Night" by Zack Dufour.

 

 

 

  "Your Very Own Robot" by J. Michael Norris   I sat cross-legged in our foyer staring at the front door, daring the FedEx guy to stick a note on the outside and run off without knocking. I was sure he’d done that the past two days; how else did I miss those deliveries? I was on sabbatical; waiting for my son’s toy robot was all I had to do. One more missed attempt meant driving downtown for a pick-up, and that wasn’t going to happen.   I positioned myself strategically on the foyer’s uneven tile, a discount terracotta my wife Channing and I picked seven years back when travertine seemed too expensive. Since our son Destin began his stays at Oschner Hospital, a room covered in travertine sounded like a good deal. When the FedEx guy finally knocked, I jumped up and threw open the door, hoping to catch him walking off so I could let him have it. Instead he smiled, handed me a package, then asked me to sign like everything was normal. I scratched my signat

 On Les Mots Passè this week, “What I Know” by Ted A. Richard,  “Life Changes” by Kisha Kana, "The Move” by Katherine Stelly Watson, “A Distant Dream" by Taylor Coen.

 

 

  Global support from around the world is something we honor on Louisiana Words. Louisiana Words has support and viewership from over nearly 30 countries! Every week, we honor the top 4 countries that have viewed the most content on Louisiana Words & Mots de Louisiane. This is our way of saying THANK You!       *(Check back Sunday September 27th for an update to this page & learn more about the history of this program.)*

  Every Saturday with Best of Week, we showcase the top 4 contributions for the week. All contributions posted from Les Mots Passè, Debuts, Gumbo, and Mots de Louisiane that week are eligible. One of the most important things you could do for the writers, artists, and Louisiana Words community to show support is to share each post. If you are a writer or supporter, help take pride in the talent of our culture and share.   *(Check back Sunday September 27th for an update to this page & learn more about the history of this program.)*

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 prohi