Sunday, September 22, 2013
Monday, September 16, 2013
Susan A.J. Davis
1st September through October 27th, 2013
Swims: Poetry, Images & Calligraphy
A exhibition of the original work comprising a Handmade Book by Susan AJ Davis
Reception, Book Release, and Reading of the Poems
2-4 pm Sunday, October 6th
First Unitarian Church of Hamilton
170 Dundurn Street, Hamilton, ON
Everyone is WelcomeSunday, September 8, 2013
MARTY BEERS MESHBERG
Band Wagons
Jumping on
the 'band wagon',
in my book,
leaves much
to be desired.
Large groups
and masses
such as
political parties
and social
causes
often require
that
one must
leave one's
own mind and
heart
behind.
I view
collective thought
clannish
and a
humanistic danger.
It is easy to
join causes
which ask you
to sign up
to dogma's...
releasing you
from true
contemplation.
I am reminded
in the Baha'i
Writings,
that one must
apprehend
the truth
through one's
own
investigation
and not
through the eyes
of others.
I find myself
at odds with
many causes
because I refuse
to relinquish
this spiritual right.
There are
those
who call me
brave
and
courageous
and those who
find reason
to call me a
traitor.
I am solitary
in my quest
to remain
liberated
from
classification
and life's
multi-peered
bucket
of
pseudo-pious offences.
I am solitary
here
to persevere,
to giving life
to what has
been proven
to be right.
To carry forward
the truths
that I've found
and to make
that
the whole
meaning
of my life.
MCM©Feb.2013
Monday, August 26, 2013
ASMA WARSI
For Asif and Sana, on their wedding
By Asma Warsi, Aug 25, 2013
Love is in the air
scent of new flowers, and henna
enchanting, alluring
spring of life gushing.
This fascinating union
of Sharif and Hameed
adding a new daughter here
and a new son there
as Sana and Asif tie the knot.
Mothers, siblings, friends
experiencing moments of joy, ecstasy
at this blissful event.
And I am asking the Lord:
Bestow upon them, Your blessings,
unlimited abundance of love,
devotion, loyalty, trust
and all that comes with such a union.
Fill their heart and home
with laughter and harmony,
make it a heaven on earth.
Saturday, August 3, 2013
WILMA SEVILLE
At Germania
Park
I soak up the welcome sun
Its spring rays caressing me
putting at ease my aches
and pains
I snuggle in umbrella
chair
my ears picking up the
sounds
the whisper of gentle breezes
the lake swooshing to the
shore
Pen at the ready, I
wait
observing what surrounds
me
the chatter of talk,
crunch of food
relaxing, enjoying nature.
Birds twitter, perch on
branches
hop, skip in swaying grasses
feathers ruffled by the
soft wind.
Gulls swoop down with
haunting cries
they skim water, and take off
unwary fish becomes their
prey.
Fishing boat glides in
deep water
bedecked in straw hats,
two men
troll for fish in silence
Sips of clear, cold water
glide down my thirsty
throat
soothing me, refreshing me
My hand reaches for my
Spanish fan
brought back from Spain
years ago
cream colour, red &
blue flowers
I flip open large print story book
from time to time looking
up
as life goes on around me
I sit, content with my world.
©WilmaSeville2013
*This poem was written for the occasion of our church picnic in June.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
A summer celebration of People's Poetry and Milton Acorn's
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| Norma West Linder |
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| James Deahl - Master of Ceremonies |
The hosts, Ron Weihs and Judith Sandiford were their usual gracious and welcoming selves as the guests assembled in this very cute venue. James Deahl was both the organizer and the Master of Ceremonies.
Invited poets were to read two of Milton Acorn's poems and then two of their own poems.
The featured poets were as follows: James Deahl
Conrad DiDiodato
Trudi Down
George Down
Jennifer L. Foster
David Haskins
Norma West Linder
Deborah Morrison
Jeff Seffinga
Jennifer Tan
Michael Mirolla was also featured, and read from his newest book "The House on 14th Avenue."
Invited poets came from Toronto, Grimbsy, Hamilton, and Sarnia, Ontario.
This two hour event was well attended. There was lively conversation at the break time as people replenished their drinks and food. Many people renewing acquaintances and happy to be a part of this celebration.
Here are some pictures taken at the event.
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| Ron Weihs- our host |
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| Judith Sandiford - our host |
On this bright, sunny, and breezy day, the mood inside reflected the weather outside. Each poet was free to choose what they wanted and the reading of Milton Acorn's work was very well done.
It also was good to hear their own individual work as everybody has a different style of writing and way of presenting things.
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| Jennifer Tan |
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| Jeff Seffinga |
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| David Haskins |
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| Trudi Down |
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| Conrad DiDiodato |
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| Deborah Morrison |
A wonderful way to spend a pleasant Saturday afternoon listening to poetry and enjoying each other's company.
Thanks for dropping by.
Saturday, July 13, 2013
ALBERTO MAGSUCI
The Silent Whisperer
Can you not hear the voice
of the beloved poet
when at peace?
The worries of life
take it's toll
grinding us down
until we forget the secret whisperer.
The magic is lost
to think of beauty in prose
to write the song of life.
Away from the deafening crowd
in the stillness of the night
the voiceless silence waits
my soul, the poet of my dreams awakening
and redeem the magic which was lost....
I will paint in bright colors
I will write the lyrics to a song
a song of hope,
a song of peace.
That life is more than toiling blindly
A spirit in peace my soul cries
Kundalini awakening, my hearts desire.
written:
Alberto Magsuci
July 13, 2013
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