Archive for April 2020
HAMLET by William Shakespeare sent in by Judith Ptaszynski
There is a special providence in the fall of a sparrow. If it be now, ‘it’s not to come; if it be not to come, it will be now; if it be not now, yet it will come – the readiness is all. Since no man of aught he leaves knows, what is’t to leave,…
Read MoreMILK & HONEY by Rupi Kaur sent in by Vicky Garvey
How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you. My heart aches for sisters more than anything it aches for women helping women like flowers ache for spring.
Read MoreUNTIL LOCKDOWN ENDS by Rupert, my little brother in Germany.
An Egyptian who feared not the virus Wrote down on a piece of papyrus Courage, my friends Until Lockdown ends Fiona is there to inspire us!
Read MoreCORONAVIRUS by Bren Interlandi
Coronavirus Pandemic, Trauma Panicking, Protecting, Processing This Unquiet Mind Keeps Me Awake Anxiety
Read MoreCOVID + Earthquake = GRATITUDE by Fiona Goodwin
A bump in the night It gave me a fright Just a reminder that things could be worse I put my pillow over my head Did I think that duck feathers would Protect me from the roof falling in? Doesn’t make sense It’s all topsy-turvy. But nothing bad happened to me tonight. Thank you God.
Read MoreAPRIL FOOL by Patty Behan
Is This Really True Snow Covered Grass In April Earth Day Sunrise Too
Read MoreTHE TINY POETIC TREE, DRAGONFLY AND ME by DK Linda
“Standing Resolute. Enduring. Under the savage beating of a midday sun. Yearning for sustenance. Braving waves that dare us to break and get swept away into the cold abandon. Being fed upon by the needs of passersby. I aspire to be as gracefully benevolent. You never waver, bend or falter under the weight imposed upon…
Read MoreKINDNESS A story from Lynn Finch
I’ve picked up my pen and paper yet again.just to speak of on of my special friends. A 68 yes old black man.Single like me he’s on his own.Hes within walking distance and really quite poor. Not that I’m rich. But we greet at the door. There was a time in the south it wouldn’t…
Read MoreA VERY AUSSIE BROTHER by Chris Goodwin
My sister is a very British lesbian She lives in LA One day I might visit her and tell her I am gay Just to make her feel a sense of ease and confirm I am a tease. As I would prefer not to sip from the fury mug but plum for a cup of…
Read MoreWOKE UP TO STEVIE WONDER by Fiona Goodwin
Stevie came to me this morning He had a friendly announcement “Love is in need of love today Send yours in right away “ How do I do that? What can I say? What would it look like if I came out to play. I’m calling all Angels Real and divine I need some inspiration…
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