Soft spines in rows / Tussled about by air currents / Take me to new heights

... Canadian Navy during the Cold War. His military identification was 26434-H. #poem #poetry #photography #cwh #writing #napodpomo #podcast #napodpomo2023 #remembrance #remembranceday #veteran

A veteran stands and mourns / War is not done with his life

... what I've succeeded at Since beginning my journey learning Hive I've managed to complete 1,264 tasks from writing and editing poetry to selecting complimentary images and participating in discussions

... challenges refugees face is something I took on with great anxiety as I don't want to misstep and do harm. #photography #cwh #writing #ceasefire #aleppo #ukraine #gazastrip #isreal #Palestine #refugee

Shelled buildings crumble / Haze of unrelenting heat / Razed city called home

... who lost their lives there, and those who lost loved ones share a place in my soul that always weighs heavier as Remembrance Day approaches. #remembrance #remembranceday #veteransday #holocaust

Content Warning: Holocaust. It’s a cloudy day in Mauthausen / The sky is dark and grey

... always shocked at how high my voice is. I was always a tom-boy and picture myself as being somewhat in the non-binary sphere yet my voice is undeniably soprano. #napodpomo #napodpomo2023 #podcasting

... costly. I don't tolerate abuse, racism, homophobia and transphobia. As a single mom I can't necessarily do heroic deeds but I can do small acts of protest and love. #poem #poetry #podcast #cwh #writing

I am going to war / Some things are worth / Much fighting for

... was a Navy veteran and a firefighter but more importantly he was a mentor to me in many ways. I wrote this poem for him. The train is one he carved and built. #cwh #poetry #poem #rememberance #grief

I remember. / I remember. / I remember. / I remember. / And I miss you.

... prefer there be no wars, I find it valuable to take time to remember the countless people lost to violent conflict. #photography #cwh #writing#remembrance #remembranceday #veteransday #veteran

Shiver in cold boots / Commemorating the lost / Unnamed grave markings

... request certain types of creations when you have regular free posts? Sometimes I consider it but so far I prefer to accept whatever gifts people choose to give. #poetry #art #commissions #writing #cwh

Angry blisters in bloody rows Matching the seams of my boots Duty pushes me that next step Long after determination gave out Image Description: a commemorative flight at the Areo-Gatineau airshow featuring

▶️ Listen on Aureal--Shout out to one of my readers for making a special request which led to the creation of this poem. As a veteran he wanted something that would tie his memorabilia collection together.

... not? #poem #poetry #poemoftheday #photography #cwh #writing #napodpomo #reddit #podcast #bees #haiku #argue

Today's poetry podcast If you do not like The poems I write and share Don't downvote, use words Image Description: Two bumblebees collect nectar from a vibrant orange flower with a yellow center