begins in one’s dream, is fed by one’s heart; it reaches one’s mind and passes outward through one’s hands, eyes, words, and deeds to be shared with mankind. Must peace remain but a dream? Unless nourished with love and given in truth, peace will remain but a word upon lips of the dumb —Shelley Evans […]
Poetry
Haiku
Red summer sunsets A large yellow star rages against the darkness —Cyn Bermudez Cyn Bermudez is a writer, nerd, and coffee addict. She is the author of the forthcoming middle-grade fiction novel, Taken Away. October 1, 2018, Book 1 of the Brothers series. She attended college in Santa Barbara, California, where she studied physics, film, […]
Epiphany at Open Mic
Still, quiet, pensive, Through two hours of our reflections and readings he sat. Leaning forward, knees and hands together as if in prayer Then tentatively pages came out of pockets. Unfolded, a furtive glance, refolded precious bits of self taken out for examination and judgment. A pause, an invitation And then with great apologies for […]
We Heard Your Voice Today
We heard your voice today. Low, rumbling, gravelly. A voice of kindness, love, acceptance. We knew it wasn’t you, because we saw you in the coffin so many years ago. But it was your voice… We were little again, wrapped in your warm arms, Resting against you and feeling your heart beat. We smelled the wood smoke […]
The Warrior’s Dance
She walked into the room where Everyone was crying. She cried louder than them all. She met the man With the club And they danced the warrior’s dance. She saw the children suffer, So she cast off their tormenters With ease. She looked after the widows And quenched their parched lips, So they honored her […]