In the mirrorI see myselfElectric buzzingVibrating controlI shave my headClumps of who I wasIn the sinkEvergreentufts of hairIm Getting rid of Every trace of youIt's what I have to doWiping your fingerprints from my lifeIn the mirrorLook at meI can breatheFree
Winter Survival: Marjolaine Brodeur
How will the many birds and other animals survive the oncoming winter? After seeing so many of these birds roosting on the ledges of windows adjacent to the nearby park, I wonder how they will do it? The squirrels I see in the parks and other treed areas remind me that they too must find … Continue reading Winter Survival: Marjolaine Brodeur
My Coat of Many Colors that Mama Made: Joyce Lancaster
As a youngster surrounded by the neighborhood kids I felt I did not fit in. So one-night mom told me, "hey Dolly, I make you a coat of many colors". Mama put love into every stitch she skillfully knitted. The next day, she presented it to the small and meek Dolly who many years later … Continue reading My Coat of Many Colors that Mama Made: Joyce Lancaster
Yes: John Oross
Yes,When I get where I belong.Within her warm, loving, tender arms.I will shed many, many tears.To release both pain and joy.Yes,For I've been waiting many years.For her to enter my life.I have her still within my heart.This truth I simply can't hide.Yes,I've given away many precious things.For her to come my way.She's the beat of … Continue reading Yes: John Oross
Getting Somewhere: James Adamson
To the Glory of GodTo Gwyneth, with Love The earth tremblesThe light manifestsWater forms into a lakeSome distinction rises into the victory of the skyThe stars are in successionForests battle like ice ages dyingThe night sky in a field of grassThe day bonds with our mindsTiger burning bright in a love for life itselfHolding on … Continue reading Getting Somewhere: James Adamson
Spring: Cassandra Kulay
The snow has turned to slush,The street’s covered in mud,A gentle wind blows, redolentWith the freshness of spring,Soon flowers will bloom andTrees regain their leaves,People will bask in the summerSun and life will be easier forEveryone. The rains begin toFall, creating an icy surfaceThat covers all, puddles areDeep but being outside isJoyous after being trappedIndoors … Continue reading Spring: Cassandra Kulay
Chaos with a Bank Card: Richard Edwards
My wife and I share a bank card. I went out and did a little shopping for Halloween. Then we went out to pay our bill, the cable she was afraid we would not have funds for it. I told her, we did! Then when we did this, she forgot she paid it. So, … Continue reading Chaos with a Bank Card: Richard Edwards
On St. Valentines Day: Rob St. Germain
The weight of my sorrow made me collapseUntil you rescued me from the past.Inside I felt like I would die,Until you, my angel came from the sky.You helped me heal from head to toe.I felt good from spring to winter snowNow I now you will stay.I love you on this St.Valentines Day.
Change: Joyce Lancaster
ChangeNever the same AlwaysVariedInterestingUncertainScaryGood Opportunity for growthIs always thereCannot be avoided
A Word More: James Adamson
To the Glory of GodTo Gwyneth, with Love The meanings of things is a heartThe heart of meaning is a motherShe cooks in the kitchenShe cares for childrenThe beating of the heart of a manWords speak of things beyond usThey can put words to nothingEven as though it is somethingWomen can see ghostsThe moon is … Continue reading A Word More: James Adamson
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