Category Archives: Poetry

Snowflakes in Spring

Posted on April 29, 2017 by inmycorner

This post is dedicated to my dear friend, Thelma. Oh, how I wished you could see these flowers for yourself… and so many other things this spring will bring. I will watch them for you… And just outside, the flowers … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, spring, Uncategorized | Tagged flowers, growth, hope | 10 Comments

Cerebral Squalls

Posted on January 27, 2017 by inmycorner

They come and blow your mind away They make mountains of your thoughts They will gather strong in billowed clouds You will find yourself distraught The sky can blacken all around Will cause your heart to race You fear the … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, Poetry, Uncategorized | Tagged depression, mental health, snow squalls, weather | 6 Comments

The Tourist

Posted on August 4, 2016 by inmycorner

She was a tourist, folks did say She stood on Toronto’s street Her hat in hand, her smile was free She knew that soon, she’d eat! She was a tourist in many ways A foreigner in this place Through different … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, adventure, cancer, courage, journey, personal journal poetry, Poetry, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

My Morning Seduction

Posted on August 2, 2016 by inmycorner

It was the “edge” of the heat, It was the “cusp” of the morning So close fall is at hand – It excites me and saddens me all at once. My morning walk felt foreign – something in the air … Continue reading →

Posted in nature, personal story, Poetry, Uncategorized | 11 Comments

Scene One: Act One

Posted on July 12, 2016 by inmycorner

Preamble: In the early hours of the day, the players stand waiting They know not their lines, their verses, their roles Yet – they wait. The morning doves set the stage for the performances that will unfold What will happen? … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, advice, attitude, life's lessons, personal story, philosophy, Poetry, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Purpose

Posted on January 27, 2016 by inmycorner

The days when I wonder what my purpose is Are the days when I know I’m alive It is cancer’s ghost which makes me see My reality with wide-opened eyes Awakened from my slumber deep I question every thing … Continue reading →

Posted in advice, appreciation, cancer, challenges, philosophy, Poetry, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Point Me in The Right Direction

Posted on January 10, 2016 by inmycorner

Point me in the right direction Lead me down the road So I may make a difference here To ease another’s load Point me in the right direction Help me see the way I have so many choices now … Continue reading →

Posted in appreciation, Cancer Journey, personal journey, Poetry | 17 Comments

My Watch Reads, “50 Steps”

Posted on January 8, 2016 by inmycorner

Only 50 steps may I have made With my feet against the floor Still, my mind refuses to believe I haven’t walk many more – 50 steps one foot at a time To wander aimlessly While in my head the … Continue reading →

Posted in activity, adventure, fitness, fitness and health, humor, Poetry | 3 Comments

The Fall of Equality

Posted on October 7, 2015 by inmycorner

Mary Kendall, in her blog “A Poet in Time”, said it best: “autumn’s equinox when time is equal— if only one day people could be like this” Equality – we know when we have achieved it when we no longer … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, commentary, election, Poetry, politics | Tagged discrimination, equality, equinox, politics | 6 Comments

If

Posted on September 13, 2015 by inmycorner

If I were a bird of flight today I’d fly away – I’d soar Into the cloudy, rainy sky My wings I’d stretch out more Through the lofty Heavens climb Where nary man or beast Would dare to venture, lest … Continue reading →