Originally published by the Sudden Denouement Literary Collective sometimes, adopting the names ‘writer’ and ‘poet’ led her to encounters with the most amazing minds connecting her with a larger community at other times she thought that ‘writer’ and ‘poet’ were the loneliest names she had ever called herself waking up every morning to unzip her … Continue reading On Becoming a Poet
She is a lady, a loving wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, and an educated, contributing member of society. And fuck is her favorite word. Is she mad? Fuck. Fuck me. Fuck you. Fuck it. A well-placed fuck used alone, as a noun or as a verb, makes all the difference in the world … Continue reading She Must Be Mad – Marie Prichard
When her song catches your ear And you hear it in the distance Do you ask yourself why the caged bird sings? Or do you say, I know why the caged bird sings. She sings when her world closes in Locked in a gilded cage Beautifully displayed On her scrolled stand Suspended high. She sings … Continue reading I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings – Marie Prichard
We are the women who run with wolves. Daughters of she-wolves Children of the past. Gracing our mothers’ footsteps With those of our own. Slipping through forests of quiet calmness Together, we move as one. Embodiments of lupine eloquence Connected to ancient rituals. Silhouetted against the night sky We lift our heads And fill the … Continue reading Women Who Run With Wolves – Marie Prichard
I’m patiently waiting In my Neurosurgeon’s rooms The visit should’ve been a scheduled check-up But here I am, explaining yesterday’s jolt I had an episode whilst driving I nearly caused an accident I blacked-out for a second I lost power in my stroke affected arm and leg I started to panic I had to stop … Continue reading Awakening Bolt – Ivor Steven
Brave & Reckless 