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 LoVato11 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 LoVatoabout a year 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 LoVatoabout a year 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 LoVatoabout a year 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 LoVatoabout a year ago in The Swamp
