The ladybug crawls on my windowSeeking the nectar that may be found.She may not find much for a waspWas there before; I shooed it away.I didn’t want more of her hivefeeding there.The ladybug crawls on the panesin circles round and round. Intent on her questshe ignores my interestand crawls on the pane.In circles round and … Continue reading The Ladybug: Marjolaine Brodeur
Category: poetry
Wandering Thoughts: John Oross
Their fates have already been sealed.Both houses have merged through money.The few threw down their Kings.So a few can rule instead.Paper will never win versus love.For this is not a game. I tried to give for free,Towards all who came to me.But that isn’t enough for them.My soul is what they want.To saddle me with … Continue reading Wandering Thoughts: John Oross
Version Two: Despair: Jason Cheung
I am the Depressionthat lurks in your mindThe mind of the timid and the weakMy tactics are simpleI coexist with your other parts literallyIn fact, harmony and peace in some instancesUntil I decide to wreak havoc on your daysYou have been battling me for a good decade and a halfwhile some people feel the jousting … Continue reading Version Two: Despair: Jason Cheung
Spiritual Boomtown: James Adamson
To the Glory of GodTo Gwyneth, with Love Buildings built for reasonsFacades fall awayThe incomplete load of bricksStructure that permeatesEvolving conceptsFaith in the people who move throughWe strive for a realityWhat education tells usBuilt in a two river drain basinFloods bring together and wash awayA place for everyoneMoving beyond cracks in concreteThe stage for naturePeace … Continue reading Spiritual Boomtown: James Adamson
Friendly Neighbourhood Psychosis: Spencer Elliot Carr
Isn’t it a pleasantand comforting feelingwhen you realizethat what youare currently experiencingis not novel and newnor another vestibular episodecreeping up on youbut only the familiargarden-variety psychosisyou always experiencecoming home to roostyou can quit hyperventilatingand just coast throughas your senses go ona journey of sightthat is just anotherday at the officeas you wonder how muchyou can … Continue reading Friendly Neighbourhood Psychosis: Spencer Elliot Carr
True Lovers: Cassandra Kulay
The unblinking eye of truthfollows me as it follows you.You are trying to avoid detection,I am sheltered by your protection.We can’t be shielded by our affection,forever lost in our soulful connection.This world is harsh, there is no doubt,if you need help, people pretend notto know what you’re talking about.Capitalism is supposed to trickle downbut the … Continue reading True Lovers: Cassandra Kulay
Reminiscing: Betty Carmichael
The massage was a good one! I was wanting it to last. But all good things come to an end. (Old cliché’). I distinctly remember the clicking sound of his fingers. His hands so very strong and the pressure from them gave me a most relaxing feeling. The strength and movement caused a pressure on … Continue reading Reminiscing: Betty Carmichael
Pandemic Isolation: Vanessa Russell
In some painbloated as evernot sure who I am. One day we will all die.We all have our time.Really triedbut hopeful as well. This is going to be hard.I would never usea soap made with lard.Just let me be a goodmother and daughterand hope in my next lifeI try swimming with an otter. I’ve got … Continue reading Pandemic Isolation: Vanessa Russell
Iridescent: Shayna
I feel like a frayed wire. Electricpulses are firing not knowing where to gosparking and searching for the dead cablesunder my ribs and in my mind.I can feel the disconnect in my gutsit still lives there.My mouth is heavy and tastes metallic.My insides feel as if they are shining blue andgreen like a housefly. I … Continue reading Iridescent: Shayna
The Alien: Robert St.Germain
Feeling so separate from everyone.Not finding my place under the sunA loner by nature, what can I do?Maybe I am a lot like youI feel like I come from some other placenot understanding the human race.I am just a misfit that never fit in.Just because I am odd does'nt make me full of sin.From the … Continue reading The Alien: Robert St.Germain
