He came over in a Messenger boat. There was pee all over inside, but it was better than diving overboard. He came from Germany to Canada. He planted several trees. He built his cellar to keep food in. There was a tiny stream around the land for fish. There was even a Buffalo jump. There … Continue reading Bring in the Sheaves: Betty Carmichael
A Memory: Robert St.Germain
A memory of someone who used to be. She opted out to get free. Such good times we used to have. Then everything went so bad. The two of us had so much fun, Until she passed away like the setting sun. All I have are the thoughts of her, And the way things were … Continue reading A Memory: Robert St.Germain
Waiting: Peter Herget
Most of our lives we are waiting… Waiting for opportunities… Waiting for chances… We just sit waiting for our turn. We waste time just waiting… We wait not knowing of the outcome that awaits us. We sit with anxiety. We sit with the ticking of the clock. With every minute ticking down. With every second … Continue reading Waiting: Peter Herget
The Old Windmill: Kelvin Iris
His body like an old windmill creaking and groaning in the wash of the wind Made of hand hewed wood and iron nail hammered after glowing red in the bellow heated coals of the blacksmith forge it is a beacon for the weary and worn. His heart like the teasing breeze filling the four tightly … Continue reading The Old Windmill: Kelvin Iris
In Every Field: John Oross
Although poppies grow row on row, we sadly reap what in truth we sow. They are the dead; and time does fly. We tend to repeat; the dead don't lie. War is the absence of love and reason. No matter the time, place or season. The dead cry out, why must it repeat? We are … Continue reading In Every Field: John Oross
A Masterpiece: Jo-Anne Paley
Love began Pleasing us We listened to our hearts Whispering Let it happen Stealing from each other's past We became alike A masterpiece was created Through intertwined love Rooted in caring Wrapped in needing Encompassed in understanding A gift - a God given masterpiece Enduring a slice of heaven on earth together Becoming each other's … Continue reading A Masterpiece: Jo-Anne Paley
Every Little Thought: James Adamson
To the Glory of God To Gwyneth, with Love There is a miracle to every little thought As Shakespeare speaks the dullest person has insight We attribute easily But wait, what light from yonder brainstorm breaks It is intelligence and truth is the sun The way we surprise ourselves Whether from the moment or some … Continue reading Every Little Thought: James Adamson
Witches’ Brew: Cassandra Kulay
The cat cries, the witches scry, The cauldron steams and bubbles, Spells to remove or fix your troubles. The moon is full in a starry sky, ask How but do not ask why, a doll, An amulet, a bird to sacrifice, the Building chants fuel their power, As near we pull to the witching Hour, … Continue reading Witches’ Brew: Cassandra Kulay
To Love Thyself: C. Fay Shlanda
I have enjoyed the love of another Had the unyielding love of a mother Love that is kind One that was blind A fiery feeling no one could smother I have been witness to a love so true Watched them in awe from afar as it grew A love so fair Without a care Unaware … Continue reading To Love Thyself: C. Fay Shlanda
Drifting: Bradley McKay
Thoughts uneasy racing around like a spinning top. Mind cloudy, sadness consumes me, my tears fill a cup. No sound, no fear, hazy things in my head. Thoughts no longer there as I drift off inside my mind. Deeper and deeper. I'm here now in the No Fly Zone. Where I hide out 'til I'm … Continue reading Drifting: Bradley McKay
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