We had a kitchen that had a trap door. There was about fourteen steps down to the basement. My mom Hazel was sitting on the pot downstairs and I ran to the door to see who knocked on the door. I fell down the stairs and mom grabbed me and she finished her business on … Continue reading Trap Door: Betty Carmichael
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Celebration of Spring: Susan Maria Rowley
Oh let the odes to Spring begin! Let them be breathed in rhyme. Let them be breathed in song Oh so long. But at least the ice queen has been defeated and we are left counting our talismans of the endless cold months: a ruby in a shell a crystal angel by an amethyst and … Continue reading Celebration of Spring: Susan Maria Rowley
Go Rover Go: James Adamson
To the Glory of God To Gwyneth with love The sun and the child a pet grazes on the grass soon carelessly set free lost to the cottage forest sought endlessly in the pelting rain set free to wander the forest huge incisors scaring off the rivals to his claim of his domain bears even … Continue reading Go Rover Go: James Adamson
Alleycat: Robert St. Germain
Alleycat in the city, no master to protect you. Every day is a battle to survive You spend your hours looking for a scrap to eat. You fight other cats for territory. It is amazing how you endure each winter, And the summer still finds you still alive. You are the master of living on … Continue reading Alleycat: Robert St. Germain
Earth Star: Randy James Hoffman
Positive dark earth star you reach for the center down deep inside the planet black as the black rose. Deep down passed my toes rooting yourself through the soil and rock where the shining crystals grow with black light you are filled. Glowing and shining as a glow worm does. Velvet deep I creep inside … Continue reading Earth Star: Randy James Hoffman
Seven Sacred Teachings: Peter Herget
There are many teachings to be taught and many more lessons to be learnt. Love, respect, courage, honesty, humility, wisdom, and truth. Without these traits being taught nothing will be found. Let your love soar high above like the eagle in the sky. Let your courage be as fierce as the bear hunting for its … Continue reading Seven Sacred Teachings: Peter Herget
Fine Circle (or the poem I unfortunately cannot share with anyone): Spencer Elliot Carr
It’s called ‘ideation’, that feeling you get in oncoming traffic, a casual swerve into the median, stepping off the innocent curb, as if it were the edge of a subway platform, walking down the sidewalk, as if each footfall will carry you off the brink, taking pictures from a balcony, and wondering what would happen … Continue reading Fine Circle (or the poem I unfortunately cannot share with anyone): Spencer Elliot Carr
As Far as You Can See: Gautam Bharath
There is always something we don't want to do, as there will be something we want to; it gets real irritating sometimes - inside, to the final decision we have no clue. Though "Why?" has always been the toughest question, even in elementary through secondary education; it takes too much of thought process, sometimes we … Continue reading As Far as You Can See: Gautam Bharath
Blinded by Smoke: Elton Plett
The rough side of a diamond That’s what you were to me Now there’s just empty space Where you used to be. The rough side of a diamond And I loved you that way Hard and hidden Shrouded in mystery. My love for you will always remain Long after this song and its sad refrain … Continue reading Blinded by Smoke: Elton Plett
He replied “That’s my style man”: Spencer Elliot Carr
I used to be like Alice in Wonderland, Blazing knee-high neon-striped socks, Collection of striking skirts and scarves, Roaming streets and campus of Ottawa, Heeding the call of ‘Who are you?’, Migraines much like Carroll had, Waking up October to a foreign world, Wondering if I too was down the rabbit hole, Carrying a pink-paged … Continue reading He replied “That’s my style man”: Spencer Elliot Carr
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