If the world rests on a butterfly's wingsand there is some way to arrange thekaleidoscope of being, there may be a wayto interpret the chaos, even a god to ruleus, just as scientific discoveries battledisease and examine the method to themadness, even of allowing the soul to heal.What if junk DNA gave us super-powers,a puzzle … Continue reading Tactical Data: Cassandra Kulay
Category: Poets
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
IN-CARE RIGHTS: Jordan Derksen
TO BE BELIEVED INTO BE CARED ABOUTYOU CAN SOLVE YOUR OWN PROBLEMSYOU CAN ACHIEVE YOUR GOALSIT’S ABOUT BUILDING AND MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPSFINDING SOMETHING THERAPEUTIC TO EXPRESS YOURSELFFEELING WELCOME AND ACCEPTED FOR EXPRESSING EMOTIONSRECOVERY IS A STATE OF MINDRECOVERY IS A HUMAN RIGHT
Buddha’s in the Park: Enlightened Ease: Richard Bortos
Like it was over two thousand andFive hundred years ago in the city of BenaresA sermon taught so beganThe teaching of Shakamuni Buddha which declaresThat suffering is the nature of existenceThat suffering arises from our cravingThat craving from our desires insistenceThat suffering is ended with cravings ravingsThat only cause more suffering with whichIts ending ends … Continue reading Buddha’s in the Park: Enlightened Ease: Richard Bortos
A Good Time: Robert St.Germain
I am having a good day, and hope it will last.I take my time, not running too fast.It's not too hot and not too cold.I feel young in my heart even if I am getting old.There is a song in my heart as I walk down the street.And I am glad to be moving on … Continue reading A Good Time: Robert St.Germain
The Ladybug: Marjolaine Brodeur
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
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
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