One summer nightI was waitingunderneath the stars.Darkness coveredthe sky anddarkness coveredmy heart.I was waiting.I was prayingfor you. I could not gamblemy soul away.I could not letthe dice lift deathand risk my last faith.I waitedfor the lost oneand wonderedwhy I was chosento wait so long,chained to eternity. I watch a riverin my mind andremember one saying:Motion … Continue reading August Feature ~ Cassandra Kulay: One Summer Night
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August Feature ~ Cassandra Kulay: Heat
The heat, sweltering, a perfect storm,lightning outside my window,tree branches sway in the rain, thewildness insde me responds.I step outside, pelted by smallcold drops, feeling like I ammeeting my mythic self, thatfears not the nature I am one with.My soul is reflected in the turmoil.Struggle and pain assault me, inthe storm is washed away, I … Continue reading August Feature ~ Cassandra Kulay: Heat
It Could be Dull: Betty Carmichael
Every night I sit alone noises are heard. Oh! But how my nerves jump. Pattering of persons feet pass my living-room window and the rumble sound of the window itself jumping because of it not being secured wholly. The rustle of wind in the trees outside, the old apartment block, add to the creaking sounds … Continue reading It Could be Dull: Betty Carmichael
A Better Tomorrow: Robert St. Germain
Why can’t people be kind towards each other without being forced to? And why do we want what the other people have? Why do we fight when we could make peace? We could be OK if we threw it all aside. This earth would be one family if we put away our pride. What’s so … Continue reading A Better Tomorrow: Robert St. Germain
SheWho Listens: Randy James Hoffman
She who listens Is always waiting at the door For the knocking there she will hear From a loving touch She hears secrets and guidance In the cries of doves And in the whispers of the serpents Wisdom untold it seems If it not for her listening ears The path becomes clear and apparent The … Continue reading SheWho Listens: Randy James Hoffman
The Ladybug: Marjolaine Brodeur
The ladybug crawls on my window Seeking the nectar that may be found. She may not find much for a wasp Was there before; I shooed it away. I didn’t want more of her hive feeding there. The ladybug crawls on the panes in circles round and round. Intent on her quest she ignores my … Continue reading The Ladybug: Marjolaine Brodeur
Samurai: Jordan Derksen
There is no I in samurai If they see you, with the two eyes of the samurai You know then where there is, one samurai, there are more. Sworn to protect the community. Carry your heart and soul rather than your sword. Return everything you take, give something back in return. Be mindful of strange … Continue reading Samurai: Jordan Derksen
Yes, Love. Without it we’re not whole: John Oross
Yes, When I get where I belong. Within her warm, loving, tender arms. I will shed many, many tears. To release both pain and joy. Yes, For I've been waiting many years. For her to enter my life. I have her still within my heart. This truth I simply can't hide. Yes, I've given away … Continue reading Yes, Love. Without it we’re not whole: John Oross
Clear Skies: James Adamson
To the Glory of God To Gwyneth, with Love When rain and snow falls Tears versus celebration and blessing Love in the face of clouds Peace that serves the skin That reaches to the soul Effecting our hope in life that walks For journey that has no ending The soul of glory and life To … Continue reading Clear Skies: James Adamson
Deliberation: Henry Peters
I crawled into an abyss of dread and beheld the horror of its ugly head expecting, then believing it would teach me the invaluable lessons I needed to learn about honesty and truth from the darker side of life in the underground. I swear it's true! I saw Nietzsche there standing upside-down and when I … Continue reading Deliberation: Henry Peters
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