Here at Kaleidoscope we accept work under many different themes and genres and publish 10 works monthly. But new for this year, we will be also showcasing four focused editions throughout the year with the following themes: June: ‘Strength’ September – ‘Hope’ December – ‘Resilience’, March – ‘Growth’’. In this months edition we celebrate poems of … Continue reading SEPTEMBER 2018 Edition – ‘HOPE’
The Knife By Jan McCartney
Suicidal tendencies grasp you in their hold The icy knife of terror gleams so steely cold. And yet, you wait, hoping that the answer might arrive at any time. But your mind is a blur of nothingness. It cannot even mime The riddle’s answer. So you wait a little more Vacantly staring, straight ahead, trying … Continue reading The Knife By Jan McCartney
Wild Wherecats By Randy James Hoffman
Wild wherecats jumping playing cat and mouse, Wild wherecats reaching far into the house. I would offer them a cats eye stone if I thought it would help. So they don't scratch the furniture and floors with their claws. I find that wherecats are easily startled, if you give them a boo. They let out … Continue reading Wild Wherecats By Randy James Hoffman
The Messages I Send By Stephen Sigurdson
Art is where I share and emotionally spend, changing from a rigid man to someone that can bend in a creative land. Writing, you can be openly free, for a period putting my mind at ease, escaping this trapping disease. Often I feel I am being attacked, but with this outlet, i have a sliver … Continue reading The Messages I Send By Stephen Sigurdson
Autumn Poem By Cassandra Kulay
The snap of cold in the air, the leaves falling everywhere, the fall is finally here, inside I sing the praises of Rapheal, the guardian angel of the season. I love this time for so many reasons. Autumn enfolds me in her arms, red, gold, green and brown, the pageantry is all around, I bathe … Continue reading Autumn Poem By Cassandra Kulay
Lost and Found By C. Fay Shlanda
Unaware of losses suffered Oblivious to what was found Memories sliced into pieces Redirections all around Truth’s made to be disposable Lies used to maintain the norm Self-respect is hidden away Loathing has a space to form Picking out the habits to deal The shedding of hopes and dreams Looking to find a new belief … Continue reading Lost and Found By C. Fay Shlanda
Charm By Elton Plett
Well the glow within flickers softly dim With the wind from outside in But what good to draw the shade For to darken light was not made That would cast a shadow deep and cold Numbing fingertips that touch the soul Open your arms Don’t hold back your charm Open your arms Don’t hold back … Continue reading Charm By Elton Plett
A Sea of Black By Robert St.Germain
There is a sea of black running through the world. And it drowns everyone in its path. If you are in its grip you will feel its wrath. The only way you can rise above is to open your heart and let in a little love. If you see a tidal wave out to reach … Continue reading A Sea of Black By Robert St.Germain
3/4 Time By Barbara Ellyn
My denial keeps crashing, fear nears I edge away, software tears here dears. Gravity - bad. Cascades worse, mere tears. Yet, frantic for ground, wings clipped, hobbled wound and scars. Can’t waste my pain despairing. Gone years. Truth abandons what’s proper. Steers clear. Facts matter less and heart more - have cheer. Flee to yourself. … Continue reading 3/4 Time By Barbara Ellyn
Goodness Gracious By Evelyn Bennett
As long as I can remember I wanted to stretch The best way to do that Finding the good in your enemies With that goodness My perspective fills my heart Just knowing that I can love Has given me Strength It feels good to Stretch I do not feel constipated The exercise gets easier Finding … Continue reading Goodness Gracious By Evelyn Bennett
