Mother Guilt – A Poem by Julie Clark
Let me go here once in a while Not often or too long Only we mothers know What we could have been Had we…
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At the Table of Discord | A Poem by Ed Martinez
Do you see the power that is oppressing me?
Have you heard the pundits saying who and why I am?
Do you, can you understand the language of my pain
Do you know if this sin will ever wipe itself away?
Listening to the questions of life at the table of discord.
Black, white, subjugate, indignant.
Third Culture Kid: Pleased to Meet You
When I was ten years old my family picked up and moved to Kazakhstan, and I became a third culture kid. In 1996, my…
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Facebook Window – Status by Natalie Patterson
I typically avoid police officers. I have found it safer to just not be near people with guns, regardless of the organization or gang…
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Deepening | A Poem by Ed Martinez
I took the spot by the still water where children came to play.
Screaming, jumping, running, taking in all the excitement of their day.
I knew the inevitable that would follow as the children left.
Silence fell and in the silence was the stillness of God.
Peace Longings – A Poem by Julie Clark
I. If only we could laugh together With pure joy If only we could play together Running free If only we could trust and…
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Breaking – A Poem by Julie Clark
This world is breaking My heart I can hardly breathe Let alone write a poem Something with a message Pointing toward hope This world…
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Home Grown Love – A Poem by Linda “Peaches” Tavani
I hope to see the day when all mankind can say “we are brothers ” and we don’t have to fight – because no…
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Troubled – A Poem by Julie Clark
Woke up to an empty house Troubles in this world troubling my soul Down by the water should cheer me up I’m searching for…
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On California Primary Day, 6.7.16, “Which Way” – A Poem by Julie Clark
There are those Who spread fear Just as black ink Splatters thick across the paper Then there are those Doing the slow work Of…
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READ WITHOUT STOPPING – A Poem by Sylvia Syms
WHEN I RETURN I REMEMBER THAT I AM NO LONGER A SETTLER AND I LEFT BECAUSE I WANTED MORE THAN WHAT WAS WAITING FOR…
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To Sweet Anna on Her 72nd Mother’s Day – A Poem by Sylvia Syms
I’ve had my eyes on you for most of my life. I’ve witnessed you work hard for yourself with others in mind. All are…
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