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|  | | A Time of Trial
During times of crisis, people turn to each other in a common humanity. September 11, 2001, will be etched in our minds forever. These poems echo the breadth of human emotion - heart break, despair, anger and more importanly love, tolerance and hope for a future freee of hatred and war. It is this call for tolerance, understanding and respect among all people that truly reflects the basic principles of the Red Cross.
he sits there barely breathing
a light dusting of ash sitting on
his helmet his face
partially covered by a mask
his eyes glazed over from the
work he has done the work he
still has waiting for him.
sirens echo off the shattered remains
of the world trade center
and as the world holds its breath
a small tear makes a path down
his grizzled chin
and onto hands that have touched
cold brick and cold flesh.
his shift is almost up for today
but he kn | |  | | Agua Terra, Anthology Three
This anthology is a special theme issue connecting water and earth, two of the basic elements of life on our planet. The poets represented in this issue reflect a profound reverence for the natural world.
Spring Eternal
buds line brittle branches
stretching upward
past fog and endless rainy days
the cold days of winter
with mountains white
and terperatures to match
defy spring's equinox
a few brave souls stand with hunched shoulders
defiant in their paisley shorts and parkas
steadfast in their belief that
the world is round
all the while the rest of us
watch for the precipice ahead
the shimmering curtain of green
a temptation just beyond the pale rider
falling, falling into what we hope
will be spring
| |  | | Blue Collar Lesbian Erotica
Blue Collar Lesbian Erotica is a collection of stories about the average lesbian in hot, steamy encounters in not-so-average places...this anthology goes outside the norm.
Soft bound, 136 pages, Edited by Verda Foster & Pat Cronin, published by Yellow Rose Books. | |  | | Coast Lines: Canadian Poets Communicate
From ocean-shaped British Columbia, across foothills and mountains, over stretches of plain, forests and lakes, into the industry-driven heartland of Ontario, Trish Shields and Katherine Gordon have communicated ideas and images influenced by the vast Canadian landscape.
Chapbook, soft cover, 10 pages | |  | | Elan, a Regina Weese Collection
Elan, a Regina West Collection, contains poetry and prose by some of Canada's up-and-coming writers and poets. Regina Weese has been recognized globally for its outstanding content and newfound talents.
Similkameen Journey
the cold fingers of the similkameen
wander through mountains and forests
gathering pine bows and twisted limbs
from trees cracked in a winter embrace.
the snowfall can almost feel like a warm
blanket in comparison.
when you have nothing left to do
but sit huddled on top of your car as
the greedy cold fingers of the river try
to take you for a ride
a journey already taken when eyelids
ten pounds each lost to the hypnosis
of a white dash
then you can think about
how harsh nature truly is.
you | |  | | Harvesting Treasures
The CPA publishes anthologies on a regular basis but this is the first time we have published an anthology with CPA poetry winners included. It being the Canadian Poetry Associations 20th Anniversary Anthology we decided to add the contest and make it a special issue.
Prairie Winter Sky
the homestead stands silent
a beacon of warmth
in a prairie winter
snow glistens in the moonlight
each new flake hiding
the touch crust that lies in wait
steel trap for the unwary
carefully she picks her way
dark against the granite sky
each footfall a rifle crack
punching through the silence
cold fingers close around pins
as clothing is taken down
leavingh only sheets
brittle in the cold air
as she grasps the unyielding cloth
another crack echoes
across the fields
shatt | |  | | Honoring Motherhood
Beginning with our maternal ancestors who tilled the soil of loving and caring before us and influence women and mothers today, this engaging book follows the stages of the mother-child relationship, concluding with a look at the implications of sowing the seeds of love gained through motherhood out into the greater world.
Anthology, 242 pages | |  | | Honoring Motherhood
Beginning with our maternal ancestors who tilled the soil of loving and caring before us and influence women and mothers today, this engaging book follows the stages of the mother-child relationship, concluding with a look at the implications of sowing the seeds of love gained through motherhood out into the greater world.
Anthology, 242 pages | |  | | Inferno
A woman firefighter, Dray Khalkousa, finds danger in more places than her job can throw at her. In fact, something in her past is pushing her into a future with a total stranger. Both have a bond that neither can explain or dismiss.
SYNOPSIS: Chicago in the summertime can be a tinderbox. Dray Khalkousa, a female firefighter from a local fire hall finds more than she bargained for when she meets a mysterious homeless young woman, Abby Dean. There is an instant bond between the two women and they embark on a friendship that deepens with each passing day. As the layers that hide the tormented heart and soul of the firefighter are slowly peeled away, Abby realizes that she's not the only one that needs saving. Both women struggle with a painful past to forge ahead and create a new future. | |  | | Infinite Pleasures: An Anthology of Lesbian Erotica
The anthology contributors are notable lesbian authors from many of the foremost GLBT publishers (Alyson, Baycrest Books, Bella Books, BookEnds Press, D2D, Fortitude, Justice House Publishing, Regal Crest Enterprises, Writer's Showcase Press).Hot, edgy, beyond-the-envelope erotica from over thirty of the best lesbian authors writing today. This no-holds barred, tell it like you wish it could be collection is guaranteed to rocket your senses into overload and ratchet your body up to high-burn. This is NOT a book to be read in one sitting—savor, simmer, and let yourself be seduced by these Infinite Pleasures from Ali Vali, C Paradee, Cate Swannell, CN Winters, DS Bauden, Gabrielle Goldsby, Georgia Beers, JP Mercer, Jean Stewart, Jennifer Fulton, Jessica Casavant, K Darblyne, K Stoley, Karin Kallmaker, Katlyn, Kelly Zarembski, KG MacGregor, Leslea Newman, Lois Cloarec Hart, Lynn Ames, NM Hill, Nann Dunne, Radclyffe, S. Anne Gardner, Sarah Bradbury, Stacia Seaman, SX Meagher, Therese Szymanski, Trish Kocialski, Trish Shields, Vada Foster, and Verda Foster.
I sat in the corner, the lights dim, except those over the pool tables. A few couples played, their shots sounding like an accompaniment to Patsy Cline as she crooned over the jukebox.
My fingers drew abstract images in the condensation sliding off the side of my beer bottle. Both bots were propped up on the chair across from me, and my chair was tipped back. The same faces greeted me and I realized that I'd finally gotten to a place where I'd heard too much country music. Not that there was much choice.
This wasn't a gay bar per se, just one of a few that didn't care wha | | | | No Love Lost 3
An international anthology of poetry.
Bouquet of Life
when I breathe
and take in the scent
of fresh bread
when I rub menthol
on my child's
small chest
when I hear laughter
tinkling even through
a crowded room
I am surrounded by
mymother
her hands now smoothed
by life and care
she touches me
even thousands of miles away
but ever close
cuddled closer
as the years pass
and I become
the parent
and she the child | |  | | Oval Victory
The CPA publishes anthologies on a regular basis but this is the first time that we have published an anthology with an open submission policy to all Canadians. This open concept has made for an exciting anthology of coast to coast Canadian poetry. We are proud of this fine contribution to the Canadian literary scene.
Richard Grove, publisher
Sense
very early in the morning
before the sun is even dancing
on the horizon and the night
has me enfolded in its embrace
she comes creeping
my senses though somewhat
dampened by tender romantic
flights of fancy flick on like a
switch pushing me into
mother mode
although my eyes are open
mymind is still furry and soft
with sleep the temptations of
soft covers and a mate
all too willing to regale me with
nighttime harmonics
pull at me gently... | |  | | Sharing The Dark: Encounters With The Abyss
This is a small collection of poetry aimed at individuals that suffer from depression, clinical or otherwise. Published by Passion Among The Cacti Press, 2005.
Granite Reflection
for me
the colour blue
means clear skies
memories of the Columbia Ice Fields
my children's eyes flashing cobalt
with baby dimples and toddler smiles
grey is the zone
that grips my soul
wrenching my cries
endless days embattled fromm without
when feast of sleep is deprived within
granite reflection for miles and miles | |  | | Soul Speak
Have you ever touched a love so pure that you know without reservation you can't possibly live without it?
Have you ever loved a woman so deeply that the lines between you blurred? | |  | | Spirit Harvest
A modest collection of poetry on life's harvest - love, war, death, parenthood, hope, honour, duty and desire.
cup full of promises
eyefuls of deeds
ears plucked by cropfuls
dreams sown by seeds
swirling in darkness
caught fast in a gaze
albums created
by a look or a phrase
--excerpt from 'Eyot' | |  | | The Future Looks Bright
If you knew you could make a difference would you use your words to heal humanity or walk a path of silent calm? We chose to make a difference. Find out how.
my light hums brightly
sanity is only a concept:
there is no quiet
no stillness
no moment when everything stops
my life is fast hurried tumultuous
even in slumber
leaving me to wonder
how to recharge
only to discover
each hurried moment
dash of child
wild blown tirade of chores
scattered incessant jumble
of my life
recharges me in ways
silence never could
like the firefly
my light hums brightly
before winking out
between danger and darkness | |  | | Washing The Color Of Water Golden
The fallout of hurricanes Katrina and Rita have left most of us shaking with a new awareness about devastation, poverty, and how fleeting life can be.
Soft cover, 196 pages, Sun Rising Poetry Press. |
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