Poem
HIS IS THE CHALLENGE, THEN by Karen Marie Christa Minns
To see your Light. Not simply against the stars, or the velveteen darkness of the night, but on the foggy days, when our Sight is dimmed by rain. To carry you, not on my back, or in my arms, but in the secret recesses of my Heart, where there lies constant fire, to burn us…
Read MorePalm Springs by Fiona Goodwin
I’m in bed Not crying Palm trees guard the lake and the solitary heron Is King There are moments once in a while when you know that life has changed That it will continue to do so I hope to take flight alone and with my tribe. I must keep calm and carry on Or…
Read MoreFree write by Beth Haist
Even this autumn seems to be our last so bombastic so gorgeous every day I exclaim –it is so fing beautiful ,so good so amazing–the wind she talks now crisp and clear bringing all the shawomyn to the table, husking corn, bringing gossip, yelling recipes –she says she is a death doula …wow never have…
Read MoreUndercurrents by Kristi Kirby
Since it is Written Painted On her heart Into her Canvas Her melancholy Somewhat charming Sunny and more Bearable today Duty calls Preparing Those minds For actions Whoever loves Filled with Glory Trusting in a Legacy Salvation in a Renewal Born again To a living Hope Grace and Peace Is ours In abundance Born of…
Read MoreSEASON OF THE PHOENIX, CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS by Karen Marie Christa Minns
I am invisible among the flaming trees; the dimming fireflies; the smoking chimneys. The dancing Amazons; and their blazing sisters: witchy brooms parked; hips akimbo. While down on the beaches, entwined with the fog, the Hungry Ghosts are waiting, hoping for Love to set them free.
Read MoreTonight by Maria M. Consiglio
Tonight here on the mountain . a chill in the air, it’s refreshing in many ways. The evening darkness, is setting sooner. The mind and the body feels the shift. A time to hunker down and grow. a bowl of soup, opening my heart to spring. Waiting, wanting For more to walk in. Just that simple…
Read MoreHurt people hurt people by Fiona Goodwin
Shall we submit to the wounds of others? Will we be corralled? Into trusting their charm That is the hook after all, But all that glitters is not gold Remember, Our world is a mirror A reflection of our inner landscape What is done to me Is in me to do to you or me…
Read MoreThe maze of parenting by Annsofi Hjärtström
Finding my way through The maze of parenting At times stuck in a corner Accompanied more by my inner child or teenager Than standing strong and firm as my adult self With the wise answers and ways Explosions of frustration Of not knowing what step to take next Explosions of frustration Of knowing I want…
Read MoreGratitude Shower by Kristi Kirby
She is a Hurricane Who is great She will trip You Her scent is Permeating Arousing the lips You’ll be Stumbling Lightheaded The one who is not against You is for you Revealing heaven Wise and understanding Meeting The world’s eyes Casting shadows As the sun Begins to set Let not your hearts Be troubled…
Read MoreMy New England by Fiona Goodwin
Heading east on the redeye To the city of lobster and lesbians From a town where there were none (Truthfully I just couldn’t see them) My England is a long way from here My new England is coming in to view And so is my Unencumbered self. Today I sipped my Nespresso Before sunrise In…
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