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Plain Jane: Brittney Fox

06/28/202406/27/2024 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

Which way’s Heaven?Looks like time is lost.It took so much time, for my heart and soul to defrost.Wait, I’m still in need, for my mind to be flossed.I’ve been burning, every bridge, I’ve ever crossed.Will I be able to seek redemption, before my eyes are glossed?Before, my towel is tossed?Flip my sand dial;I want to … Continue reading Plain Jane: Brittney Fox

Radio Heads: Brittney Fox

06/28/202406/27/2024 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

When we were granted, the gravity, to this Earth;And, the nurturing, of Mother Nature’s expression…We were handed a place, in the grand kaleidoscope.For our chance, at an evolutionary, galactic experience.We were granted, our shot, to stand on this stage, at this time.Where the seasons, come alive for us,And, the city’s saturation changes.We are scattered, like … Continue reading Radio Heads: Brittney Fox

The Blues: Brittney Fox

06/28/202406/27/2024 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

My heart, has always been in another place.As she spoke, I’d nod with aggression,While starring right through her.I was anything but caught in her aura.Somehow, I failed to be captivated, by my own creation.I barely got over, that we shared the same sky;Never mind, the gravity of the force that was supposed to anchor me … Continue reading The Blues: Brittney Fox

A Bug’s Life: Brittney Fox

06/28/202406/27/2024 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

Six feet under us, centipedes, are sucking on your clavicle; while flies, scheme, on the walls of your coffin.They both, take dignified delight in the devouring of your bag of bones.The smell of your dried blood, and rotten flesh, fills the fly’s nostrils, and arouses the colonized ants, and arachnids.The spiders, that have spun their … Continue reading A Bug’s Life: Brittney Fox

Softly it Rises: Richard Edwards

05/18/202405/17/2024 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

Softly it rises into the sky, we wonder why? Gently the words fall from our lips.  To thy ear, it is a yearning of the heart, that the words say.  It calls to thee, it makes thee aware of your care.  Love is what you do, by the way you move. You put us into the groove.  You are true, you love thee, for you … Continue reading Softly it Rises: Richard Edwards

The Devil’s Horse: Robert St. Germain

05/18/202405/17/2024 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

Hop on the Devil’s horse,  and, ride it straight to Hell. Spend time with the demons, as they put you under their spell. Do not feel guilty, for we are all the same down here. Do not worry, and do not fear. Fire will come from the horse’s hooves. Say what you have to say, and prove what you have to prove. The flames will … Continue reading The Devil’s Horse: Robert St. Germain

Fast and Slow: Rachel Drobot

05/18/202405/17/2024 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

At 12 years old they called me slow. I was the weird “quiet girl”. Contemplative with every word I lived in a dream like introverted world. They called me slow In the way I moved, but especially the way I talked but I look back at those days. Those days I despised myself for who I was and I see the beauty.  I don’t … Continue reading Fast and Slow: Rachel Drobot

Springtime: Marjolaine Brodeur

05/18/202405/17/2024 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

Buds have begun to sprout leaves. Harbingers of what is to come. Trees full of magnificent foliage, Meant to cool and shade new life.  One must hope for better times, Climate change, so sad for all. Heat domes make many wilt,  Fires ravage many domiciles.  Time is now to counter it, No more delay is acceptable. Everyone must play a part, No one is … Continue reading Springtime: Marjolaine Brodeur

Peace Screams: John Oross

05/18/202405/17/2024 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

As I lay resting trouble follows me around as she lay resting peace screams; no sound  She wanted to go dancing, drinking and to have fun. She was now expecting I wanted to save some. She wanted her friend to move right on in a house built on love. Let the end now begin.  As the moments passed the further she walked away, less did I now … Continue reading Peace Screams: John Oross

Scenes of the World: Joyce Lancaster

05/18/202405/17/2024 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

Wonderful, glorious sky; I wish the sky would remain that way. People tend to forget to dream, and reach for the stars,  and dream, and, be innocent, like a child. I love you, child. Don’t lose your dream.  

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About Dawn McDonnal

Dawn McDonnal is a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend to many.  She takes great enjoyment in creating art, stories, and as many friendships as possible.

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