3. Life is short. 4. A picture is worth a thousand words but a single caption can skew perspective and incite passion. Things are taken out of context and made the current issue.
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Dad – a poem
Dad He used to shine my shoes, said it was his military training, couldn’t abide the scuff marks. He used to offer mom broccoli, as a bouquet, every time they bought groceries. He would go for veggie burgers with a friend, though he wasn’t a vegetarian. He made sure we were all equal, treating everyone … Continue reading Dad – a poem
inclusive – a poem
Rules and codes were meant to be inclusive
surrender – a poem
Have you thought about my proposal? … read on ...
the day after – a poem
I had more questions than answers. ... read on ...
his callous smile – a poem
His callous smile, once intriguing, bolts of lightning makes me shiver … read on...
you should – a poem
Follow the yellow brick road, you say. Click to read the rest of the poem.
Forget Politics – a poem
Who cares what colour you present?
wires and metallic shards – a poem
Screws tighten, aligning the wrench just so it cannot go willy nilly, but behave as programmed.
exhausted – a poem
Feet ache, after a marathon of steps, too many to count.
remember the innocence – a poem
Little fingers and toes, testing, tasting everything in sight,
denial – a poem
Denial Oh traitorous heart of mine why beat faster at such a disaster?
Fire – a poem
Fingers wrapped stifle the cry.
unlearn – a poem
How can I unsee when it pierces my skin?
canada homes – a poem
Muddy streets, row upon row upon row, houses line up shoulder to shoulder like little soldiers ready for battle.
Heather Button 