A WARRIOR SURVIVOR by A Fionian

Paralyzed my heart just stopped me from running. Smash my 2 year old body into pieces, Now I am floating… Holding my breath. as you hold me down. Betrayed by you. Mother!! In therapy yesterday, the monsters  reappeared I scream, haven’t you had your fun, look what you’ve done… Paralysed,my heart just stopped me from…

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RESURRECTION INSURRECTION INFECTION by Jen Curry 

Requesting connection. Blinding insight for resurrection, insurrection Co vid 19 infections. Effortlessly absorbed by chanting passages from the mob. Swords, shields guns and bullets Terrorize to the fullest. Watch with belief. Thieves in the hall as thugs crawling on walls. Grief calls for relief. Not suppose to happen. Caused by the crazy captain. Putins’ pulling…

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SUMMER FUN by Brooklyn age 7

Cossie’s and thongs on our feet.ready for some fun Daddy drives us to the local pool We bound out of the car excited to see friends. With 5 dollars to spend tucked tight in my hand. Mummy’s voice echoes in my mind. « Spend  it wisely amd don’t forget lunch » with slushies  in hand…

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THOUGHTS ON THE INAUGURATION by Fiona Goodwin

It was a close call January 20 21 Kicking and screaming America was lead To a peace of sorts. We wrestled with dark forces The fake, the false, the mildly untrue On any given day who knew if they were lies When friends with letters after their name and good hearts Proclaimed there was a…

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THE PURSUIT OF PEACE by Kristi Kirby

Inner tranquility being built A new construction Underway Becoming a beautiful dwelling with Peaceful conditions. Normal health of Body and mind Soul and heart energies Fly. Rocking the rhythm The love will chimes Peace shines all the time. Jamming with the spirit Gets stronger with Full support Production of hope Restoring pieces through Constant source. Learning…

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HEADPHONES by Kristi Kirby

Headphones PTSD Hurt Tears Your fears and hate You create It is mental You are unstable A sickness Miserable illness To wake with some much Hate Your life is sad I’ve tried to help You are too broken To see All that you have in front of you I’m a Pearl You won’t harm this…

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ABANDONED IN PLAIN SITE by Tela Louise 

I woke to the sound of muffled voices outside My legs hastened as I heard mama cry noticing his backpack as I walked by I watched as he slid his leg over his precious ride tears started flowing as I realized my daddy was leaving I just didn’t know why the precedent was set for…

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PURPLE, PEARLS, PODIUMS AND POETRY – PROGRESSION! by DK Linda

A slight snowfall brought a chill that vanished as expeditiously as some hoped democracy would. Nevertheless, determination and fortitude carried a collective warmth that engulfed the nation. The winds of change blew with determined resolve — the moment of metamorphosis was manifest. And then… She was standing at the podium of transition— purple and pearls,…

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TRYING HARD by Fiona Goodwin

I’m trying hard To do less To be less To care less Some of the time I don’t know the line Between loving you just because That’s what my heart wants to do And loving you Because a once terrified child had to dance and sing to catch a crumb To stay safe from harm.…

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