No pleasanter could have been given me in the middle of the night than the appearance of three stars visible in the night sky; one in the South and two in the East. After months of only seeing the moon, to see this spectacle brought a measure of joy to my heart. Though modernity had … Continue reading Nighttime Surprise: Marjolaine Brodeur
The Subtle Undertow: James Adamson
To the Glory of GodTo Gwyneth with LoveA birthday poemJames Adamson I can feel subtle that makes me extremeAs if it were working for meI let it take me out further and I swim with itThen I can find its power to be released from itIt’s just something I needTo know it’s thereSo I can … Continue reading The Subtle Undertow: James Adamson
Homeless: Cassandra Kulay
Broke and broken, it is hard to see our shared humanity,to understand how you have fallen so low while we wereall grabbing at that brass ring and grasped it for a whileto varying degrees. The life ahead of you is hard to see,painful to contemplate at length, will you be sleeping ona sidewalk tonight? You … Continue reading Homeless: Cassandra Kulay
Word: Cassandra Kulay
Before leaving, we paused that evening, to appreciate the moonrise onthat summer night. Outside is a dystopian city, full of danger, crimeand half-burned buildings but tonight the peace is tangible and theworld seems to be something we can handle, a world of darkness,our spirits only a flickering candle, not enough to drive back thethreat but … Continue reading Word: Cassandra Kulay
Tears: Robert St. Germain
Let your tears run down your face.For one day they will vanish without a trace.Some say it is silly to have a cry.But I still do not know why.Crying is something we have to do,to get the pain we are going through.We all have hardships in our lives.But do not let it fill your heart … Continue reading Tears: Robert St. Germain
Smile: Robert St. Germain
When you smile the darkness cracks, and the light bleeds through.In you I find something I never knew.Now the monster is sleeping quietly in bed.No longer can I hear it screaming in my head.The angel will carry me to a place of bliss.And in your arms I truly believe in this.I may not go to … Continue reading Smile: Robert St. Germain
May Love be Renewed: Richard Edwards
The tears fallfrom the lover's eyesto arrive upon her clothingpain lingers therethe one she thought lovedher did notshe did not know thisher pain is beforeCupidwho looks at herand says to herhe was stupidShe asks him,will I love againI cannot say whenbut you will love againhave a strong heartmy friendyou will find someoneto love you,his heart … Continue reading May Love be Renewed: Richard Edwards
Untitled: Richard Bartos
Where by the ways of wisdom will penetrate the obstacles of ignorance we see the dueling goes on and on when wildfires of wisdom do burn the forest of ignorance which is in the existence of ourselves and we see if application is made operative to assault these outlays of the chief route of suffering … Continue reading Untitled: Richard Bartos
Decluttering, Part Two: Marjolaine Brodeur
As I continue in my self-imposed task of de-cluttering my apartment, I am taken aback by the things that I have clung to that would only be useful to a family and not the singleton I am. So, it is only right that I should pass these goods someone who can make use of … Continue reading Decluttering, Part Two: Marjolaine Brodeur
Decluttering, Part One: Marjolaine Brodeur
Some time ago I read an article on the benefits of De-Cluttering one’s household. So, now I have begun the process and am glad to have decided to do it. I would not want my grieving children to be forced to do this. If I should die earlier than I anticipate to do s. … Continue reading Decluttering, Part One: Marjolaine Brodeur
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