Category: poetry
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A Book Spine Poem
To Write or Not to Write Dear Readers, I am now going to continue interjecting my poems. My poems are based on my life experiences, perspectives, and observations. Whether it’s rhyme, free verse, haiku, or prose, my writing aims to capture the intricacies of human emotions and the beauty, complexity, and sometimes the chaos of… Read more
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The Any Day Journal 7- Forgetfulness & Rue
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Forgetfulness & Rue Forgetfulness & Rue Writing short poems and haikus has become part of my way of capturing the beauty and complexity of life in just a few words. It’s a fun and expressive outlet that I hope will resonate with you. Whether you’re here for a quick read, a moment of reflection, or… Read more
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One Word Poem-TERRORISM
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Terrorism is a significant threat to peace and security, prosperity and people. – Ban Ki-moon The poem Terrorism emerged while I was enrolled in a creative writing course at college titled Thinking Outside the Box. The course challenged conventional approaches to writing and encouraged us to explore uncharted territories of imagination and expression. The idea… Read more
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The Any Day Journal – 5 The Struggle is Real
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The Crossroads of Life One day, I found myself at a crossroads in life and location. I once lived at the main intersection of St. Paul Street and Ontario Street in St. Catharines. Living in the heart of downtown, I often gazed out my window and reflect on the intersection of my life’s choices. While… Read more
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The Any Day Journal 4- A Choreography of Rest
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Just Rest Just Rest When my soul is weighed with despair,I rest gently on my Saviour’s breast.Lying my head and finding comfort there. For in His arms, I find sweet rest.When weariness grips my every bone, I know His love will lead me home.God will never let me stray.No matter how far I choose to runHis… Read more
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Yearning- A Poem of The Soul
An extract from my old journal-Mathematics of Pain This poem explores the profound, often overwhelming emotions of longing and desire. It captures the essence of deeply missing someone or something, delving into the intense feelings that accompany the yearning in a life lost. Through simple repetition, rhyme, and heartfelt words, this piece seeks to resonate… Read more
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Mathematics of Pain
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(From my old journal-A moment of depression isn’t easy, it’s a heavy experience, one that reveals life’s bitter, sour, and sweet sides all at once.) Writing therapy offers a gentle way to recover from mental stress or depression by giving your inner world a safe place to breathe. When you put your thoughts on paper,… Read more
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Lamentation of the Wildflowers
I am planted, I am growing, I am watered by my Father’s love. – jjf Lucid Lilies I was awakened toReflections of sunshineCreating an angelic bouquetOf silvery white glitters, dancingIn my diamond-shaped mirrorAngled to the northFixed.Mesmerically lost,I reached for the bunchStill,To behold it some more,And the closer I got,My Lilium mirage,So fleeting and rare,Was lifted… Read more
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Five Roses-From an Old Journal
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Good Therapy: Sharing Timeless Entries from an Old Journal Five Roses Five Roses Five fresh roses growing wild, tucked in behind bushes on my path Hidden far from the eyes of their passers-by; Far from the chaos of the main street. Only those who walked the narrow path had a moment to be refreshed- from… Read more
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Blooms, Blooms, and More Blooms
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by jjfaucher Blooming above… Blooms awaken in spring’s soft light,Fresh leaves unfurl a vibrant green.Nature’s palette, pure and bright,Whispers of renewal are seen,Life is reborn in serene colours. ☺jjf Wild and FreeSpring stirs the world into a vast expanse of possibilities,Painting it with soft colours and lively shades of green.Blossoms unfold as quiet hints of… Read more
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