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Let’s Talk About Love: Renata Bikar

04/26/202404/25/2024 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

I once read Belcourt’s quote that said,“To love someone, is to firstly confess,I’m prepared to be devastated by you”. I once read a quote of yet another man,It seems that in lifePeople who love youDon’t know how to show it.And, people who hate you,Don’t know how to hide it. I once wrote a poem, about … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Love: Renata Bikar

The World is too Fast: Joyce Lancaster

04/26/202404/25/2024 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

Spinning, this way,And that way,Coming here, and there,Answering text, email, voicemail.I can’t imagine the older days, when there was no running water.I’m hoping I don’t become too much of a frantic haze for us.Got to remain calm, until the end of the day.

Baptism of a Transient: James Adamson

04/26/202404/25/2024 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

To the glory of God,to Gwyneth with love. Where shadows break free of concreteBark on a winter tree tells talesPeople duck awayLove reaches its’ heights in a hand shakeSweat is like hair gelClothes never fitFamilies offer a closed fistFriends hang in suspenseStepping into church with pants around his hipsHaving to wonder about the intentions he … Continue reading Baptism of a Transient: James Adamson

Miss Your Love: Daniel Caneda

04/26/202404/25/2024 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

Check itI know this beat has got you groovin’I miss the root of your love, the next movementGod sent from up aboveAstute studentOf fine artHot as a kettle but we stay coolin’Shooting stars, sparkle through your irisMy plus one, no minusMiss you, your kindnessIssues, left behind usthe pastthe pastIn the rear viewI wanna get closerGet … Continue reading Miss Your Love: Daniel Caneda

Ennui: Cassandra Kulay

04/26/202404/25/2024 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

The wind whips, through the still bare trees,and, I’m haunted, by a feeling of vague unease,not still winter, but, not yet spring,dark thoughts plague me, and, uncomfortable memories.Here, stands the facts of my life,unadorned, I am sad, I’m angry, I’m even bored;with comparing what was for what it has the potential to be.I guess, that’s … Continue reading Ennui: Cassandra Kulay

Somebody: Brittney Fox

04/26/202404/25/2024 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

There isn’t a bed of roses,in these four walls, that I’m living in.And, there isn’t a lock to pick on the door.Just, outside, there is the road to nowhere;it has its curves, and four way stops.There are out dated signs, leading to me.As well as, a broken bridge.Inside, there is somebody in the mirror, looking … Continue reading Somebody: Brittney Fox

Plain Jane: Brittney Fox

04/26/202404/25/2024 ~ 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

Human: Brittney Fox

03/23/202403/21/2024 ~ 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 kaleidoscopefor our chance at an evolutionary, galactic experience.We were granted our shot to stand on this stage, at this time.With the blessing from the magic of mercury,we get to take a stand, on … Continue reading Human: Brittney Fox

Dignified: Cassandra Kulay

03/22/202403/21/2024 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

You act as if you’re so dignified,looking down, on the common fool,So serious, in everything you do.But, comedy is important too.Laughter heals, and sometimes reveals,the truth, you think you’re so much above,everyone, but you can’t see, our common needs unite us;and, in them, we are one.Sometimes, we bow our heads,while you hold yours up high,you … Continue reading Dignified: Cassandra Kulay

A Feverish Grin: James Adamson

03/22/202403/21/2024 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

To the Glory of GodTo Gwyneth, with Love Saved by a child cold and alone on the railroads tracksOr maybe I heard wrongIt’s probably because of Poulin ExterminatorsA hive of activity deep in the funk of existenceOr on my skinCaptured by a prejudice pure and simpleThe contempt of mothers waiting to drop another shoeCrying our … Continue reading A Feverish Grin: James Adamson

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