by admin | Feb 9, 2023 | Poem-a-Day
You can’t always trust feelings They tell you some things but not necessarily The full story They’re polluted by our history Our bruises Our regrets and mis-steps Our minds sometimes get things twisted Untangle the mess of my mind Help me to find Shalom...
by admin | Feb 8, 2023 | Poem-a-Day
Everything about a Mama is a miracle The way the embryo forms The physical body grows Stretching, Making, Space for someone new The birthing process Horrific and beautiful Feeding, Needing, Baby fully dependent On mum’s body...
by admin | Feb 7, 2023 | Poem-a-Day
Many a poet Came out tonight To delight In the coming together of words Some were well-versed Others shared for the first time Encouraged to write Given opportunity to share Laid their hearts bare Left a relatable sensation in the air We heard about fear Grief, love,...
by admin | Feb 6, 2023 | Poem-a-Day
The people of my race Did hard damage in this place They raped, pillaged, stole and killed They filled Māori with hurt and hate And failed to demonstrate The love that they claimed Some settlers had hearts of gold But others were brutally cold Those stories...
by admin | Feb 4, 2023 | Poem-a-Day
My darling is home! After sleeping alone for 13 nights I’m in pure delight To have my man back in my arms My head rests Against his chest Breathing with his breath I feel whole again SONYA COSSEY...
by admin | Feb 3, 2023 | Poem-a-Day
In Mahara Place today I saw three very dressed up, very attractive couples In Mahara Place today I saw two little girls become instantaneous friends In Mahara Place today I saw elderly folk lining up to withdraw cash from the ATM In...
