of Monsters from Men
Medusa’s snakes kiss my neck and tell me there’s nothing unfeminine about dirt. when you run through the forest and it follows you home...
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New Beginnings
We have fought We have cried We have been blocked We are tired. In this era of a new beginning In a new year We welcome calm We welcome...
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From the Eyes of a Person Of Color: January 6th, 2021
January 6th, 2021 was the day a coup was executed but not accomplished by a terrorist group supporting Donald Trump. It left millions...
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Drifting Towards Peace
I woke by the birds singing and dancing in the sun, And coffee brewing in the room next to mine. A day full of promise, grace, and newness...
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Dining Table
Dining Table The table was set for the dinner, every bit of fine china arranged delicately from the memory of teachings of how to properly...
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Her.
Her. the girl in a messy bun and sweatpants, the girl who’s always smiling, giggling, the girl everyone falls in love with. Her. the girl...
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Rupi Kaur's Homebody on Finding a Home Within Yourself
In early March, many of us had to readjust to staying home at all times. Those of us who were used to the many distractions of life may...
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Me
Don't think any harder. If you think you know me, please rethink your theory because your efforts are no good. I am not meant to be...
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I Should’ve Known
You said you didn’t mean it when you told me you loved me under a sky of empty promises that used to shine so brightly. I guess I should’ve...
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Leaves
TW: ED Upon entering this world, I should have been nothing less than groundbreaking with the space I knew to take up. I should have been...
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Literary Magazines to Submit to
Have you ever thought about publishing your poems or short stories? Consider looking into Canadian literary magazines! Before submitting a...
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I am Water
I am water. I am absorbed into others, my essence amplifying their own But what I give I must replenish, and so I take I take their habits...
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Poetry: Self Therapy
Poetry, Not the words slapped on a page for an assignment, Not the lyrics heard from a song, But words driven by emotions, Captivating your...
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3 Poems to Get You Through the Pandemic
One of the most beautiful things about poetry is its timelessness. There is something to it that still speaks to our situations today. Here...
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Growing Pains
It’s a cloudy day and the dandelions are just weeds again the rain falls and the ground becomes soft so we can lift our roots and grow...
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Mr. X
Dear Mr. X, I would like you to know my life is going well. I wanted to let you know that I am taking your advice. I kept my options open,...
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Book Review: I Would Leave Me If I Could by Halsey
On November 10, 2020, singer-songwriter Halsey released her first collection of poetry entitled I Would Leave Me If I Could . I have been a...
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The Power of Poetry
Words have power, we see it in their diction, the dialogue between two characters, the imagery of a landscape, and of the phrasing of a...
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i sit
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Five Writing Prompts to *Inspire* My Writing
Writing prompts for when you're uninspired and can't think of topics on your own.
