By Andrew Scott May have cried a bit this morning, wet eyes, a reminder to embrace the day. It could be gone before tomorrow. We have the chance to effect and change the outlook of ours and others through a positive touch and smile. Breath in the fresh, crisp air and appreciate that it is … Continue reading “Embrace the Day”
Art by Mikhail Shchupak-Katsman
MIKHAIL SHCHUPAK-KATSMAN DESIGNER - ARTIST, OCAD UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE As a designer as well as an artisan, I’ve honed my skills towards working with and understanding three-dimensional spaces and forms. I have a passionate drive for architecture, and the innovative ways in which it can create a more sustainable, ergonomic world to live in.
“Someone was Stealing Trucks”
By Ryan Quinn Flanagan Someone was stealing trucks out in the industrial park at Morningside Drive out by the water tower and the army of geese that crap everywhere they could so that the shop foreman instructed me to back all the delivery trucks into the sheet metal factory floor each night and padlock the … Continue reading “Someone was Stealing Trucks”
Poems by Bruce McRae
"Dreams Are For Dreamers" This old bed has seen better days and told different stories. This old bed resembles a sack of broken clothes hangers. As far as portals into sleep go this bed has went. I’m on the rack. It’s the iron maiden. This old bed is an early grave, but death won’t sleep … Continue reading Poems by Bruce McRae
Prince of Peace
By Mark Kodama Birth of Jesus Christ Prince of Peace, Son of God, Son of Man, Virgin birth in a trough in Bethl’hem Bring the word of the Lord to wick’d man. The Lord’s Angel to Mary did say, Call the Son “Jesus” on Christmas day. He is Emanuel, light of our way. … Continue reading Prince of Peace
“Blanket Beneath Heaven”
By Nardine Sanderson When you feel like all hope Is gone, and the blanket beneath heaven seems dark Search for the light inside your soul, and follow it towards the spark Search your heart for answers No question is too hard to bear Just remember life is precious Even if the stars aren't there Wait … Continue reading “Blanket Beneath Heaven”
“Broken Glass Under a Shattered Sky”
By Ryan Quinn Flanagan She tells me she woke up out of a dead sleep, that she feared it would be like last night, but she reached over and felt my side of the bed still warm so she knew it was nothing like last night. * The snooker boys call their shots which would … Continue reading “Broken Glass Under a Shattered Sky”
“dying of the light.”
By Nardine Sanderson Be not afraid ( for I am the darkness ) the black sheet upon nightfall that wrap's around your soul Take rest within my care painting your heart with stars of shining light Capturing those dreams vulnerable in flight placing kisses upon those eyes closed tight No weep nor fear I am … Continue reading “dying of the light.”
“gathering for one last ride”
By J.J. Campbell one last hurrah before the final nap of our lives bruised neon souls gathering for one last ride may we dance naked under the acid rain tripping daisies, waxing poetic tasting the sweat of the beautiful ones one line for god, one line for family one … Continue reading “gathering for one last ride”
The Untranslatable: Han
By Thomas Page This is a series of poems of words that do not directly translate into English. I have tried to capture the essence of the word in a poem. The world is an impressionist’s eye exam With the letters blurred from a certain distance. The people you encounter everyday Will always be … Continue reading The Untranslatable: Han
Academy of the Heart And Mind 