Springtime's in my heart Oh how I long for a breath of Spring To see the buds appearing To feel the newness of everything Oh how I long for a break in the weather For the temperature to rise And the snow to magically melt away For the sun to burst forth in the skies … Continue reading Yearning For Spring: Wendy Leslie Kirsch
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Seasons 5: Brian Smith
When Fall comes calling, the leaves start falling, turning the trees into wood skeletons. Empty branches stretch skyward, as leaf-carpet coats my yard; the cycle of nature nears its end. Soon the snow will come blowing and ice crystals will be forming upon auto windshields for sure. The cold will freeze engine blocks; back lanes … Continue reading Seasons 5: Brian Smith
Russian Roulette: Robert St. Germain
Scientists keep pushing the boundaries of what the earth can take. While it’s our survival that is at stake. They thought that nuclear energy was a great expectation. Now Chernobyl is still filled with radiation. Fools build bombs that can wipe us off the earth. In the end, what is it all worth? They all … Continue reading Russian Roulette: Robert St. Germain
Acceptance: Peter Herget
Acceptance of other people no matter what the circumstances are if they are able body, special needs, or wheelchair bound love is love, we are all people who have feelings for one another. Love is all around us. Everyone needs to have a sense of purpose, that makes them feel like they matter to someone. … Continue reading Acceptance: Peter Herget
"Are You Kidding!": Maeve Gray
I live in an apartment on the ninth floor of a fifteen-floor building. If you walked into my home right now, what would you smell? Would you believe whisky? So you're thinking: "Poor old dear! Must be a lush- doesn't look like one, does she?" "Were you enjoying a wee drink, dear, before we arrived?" … Continue reading "Are You Kidding!": Maeve Gray
Prophecy: Jordan Derksen
Living in poverty Until I win the lottery Sitting on a stone With my pipe and bone Waiting for the angels To save me! I’m a ramble, man Had the world in my hand She’s my biggest fan, Destiny Did it all for you Fate is writing by the angels When they are in my … Continue reading Prophecy: Jordan Derksen
The True Meaning of Circus: John Oross
Travelling here, there and everywhere! The sounds of laughter, the smell of hot dogs, pretzels and popcorn fill the air! Suddenly all goes quiet and a large clear voice begins to spin a tale of mesmerising detail with the assistance of Shriners, cast, props and crew. Lights, music, food and goodwill are in abundance. Fun … Continue reading The True Meaning of Circus: John Oross
I Swallow Bits of Sky: James Adamson
The sky came first It swallowed the earth and the dead molten rock I swallowed bits of sky to learn its way as if I could roll heaven into a pill like a prescription is a sermon Why does the night shine like its sky is braver than the day? Does this collection of rocks … Continue reading I Swallow Bits of Sky: James Adamson
Dead: Cassandra Kulay
You died, your blue-gray skin reflecting all my pain, that you are leaving me this shell and going home again. What I would give is endless, just to see you lovely and vibrant, young, stubborn and trying, instead of stuck in this bed, bored and waiting for death. Then again, I envy you, this great … Continue reading Dead: Cassandra Kulay
My Heart Ached: Andrews
My heart did rejoice finally After a prolonged flight of searching As I found her then again I realised The sunshine did turn to grey skies Though it could never be now My heart ached with deepened pain It is a day plus a time of sadness The breeze has called out to me again … Continue reading My Heart Ached: Andrews
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