Hello Blogging World!
          I have been recovering from a nasty flu, so forgive my snail's pace!... My staff show is over, so I am sharing a few pictures of my school gallery. I have really enjoyed contributing to the show, and was reminded of the commitment required to write and post daily poetry!
                                           

                          

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Our Gallery Entrance

The Work of our Talented Staff

Created by Sarg the Magnificent 

My Poetry Corner

Scarves By Sarah

Thank you for joining me, and I look forward to finding another event to be the catalyst for more writing.... Stay tuned!
Sally

Hello Out There....
      My final entry in the Staff Show was a concrete poem. I had meant to take a picture of it, as attempting to re-create it on a keyboard would be ridiculous... But I forgot. I was overtaken by a nasty cold that invaded my body in less than 6 hours. I woke up feeling fine, and by noon I wanted to crawl into my bed and hide... Soooooo I forgot to photograph it... and therefore had nothing to post on Friday. I will take a picture of it on Monday, and post it for you to see. I'll sneak in a few photos of my amazing school gallery as well. It's remarkable!
      As for today, I just finished writing a very emotional letter to my father. My parents are splitting up after 55 years of marriage. It's all a little too weird... and bringing up all sorts of dreck! Here is a little poem that was inspired by this letter writing process.

Did I tell you my parents are getting a divorce?
In June, just before my son's Bar Mitzvah it all hit the fan. It's
Virtually unbelievable considering the history between them.
Only since Dad started having seizures, a lot of things have changed.
Recently, he wrote me a birthday card and spelled my name wrong on the cheque. I
Couldn't help but feel offended, and so sad inside.
Eternally hoping, like a ten year old, that he'll come to his senses.

                                 Sally :(
  

I have a nasty rash
It's all over my belly.
I want to be immersed
in a tub of Aloe jelly.
So please leave me alone
and let me do my thing.
Once I'm feeling better
We'll go and dance 'The Swing.'

           Sally

         A Wednesday Tanka

           Today is the day
Sandwiched in the mid-week rush
        Hump Day at the top
 Pointing down towards the fun
    the coming weekend offers.
 
                  Sally

I spent the day with a group of peers creating Diversity Education. Curriculum that supports our Anti-Harassment policy. Here is the poem it inspired... It's form is a cross between a Diamonte and a Cinquain.


                      Loving
            works best in pairs
            So who am I to say
who you choose to make you happy
       Follow the one who makes
             day to day worth
                     Living

                      Sally

A Pleiades for Monday...

Halloween has always been a favourite.
However,
Having a teenage son fighting to find his way,
Hampered my enjoyment of
Happy faces greeting me in my
Home
Holding bags of candy with an innocent "Trick or Treat!"

                   Sally

I didn't forget about you!!! Here is poem number five, for my Staff Show.

A "Where I Am From" Poem

I am from
velvet Yarmulkas
and sweet wine
on Friday nights.
I am from
scripts and costumes
facepaint and stilts.
From bike rides around the
seawall
to late night meals at
The Nam.
I am from
Taiko Drumming
and immersing myself
in the musical musings
of Chris.
I am from
wedding days at
McGillivray Falls
and babies galore.
I am from
B Town
Improv
Baking
Flutes
Shakespeare Camp
and writing.
From family vacations
Scrabble
and star studded nights
at the cabin.
I will always be
from movies
and music
to hours in the kitchen
making magic
and shmoozing.
These are all a part
of the roots of my tree.
The solid foundation
of all that is me.

       Sally

Today's Poem is a Couplet

Oh my dear this week in dragging
and my heart and soul are sagging.
What I need to restore me
is a dose of Mr. Storsley.
So I find him in the gym
doing push ups with his chin.
As soon as I see him smile,
I feel better by a mile.
To work here at Fine Arts, an honour.
Led by the great and mighty Bonnar.
So it's never long that I feel down
as there's always someone to reverse my frown!

               Sally

Today's Poem
An Acrostic

Sarah, Kayla and myself
Undercover in the front hallway
People walk past and don't
Even notice the three 'angels' at the
Ready
Vipers poised to jump
Into action
Supervision trio of power
Indestructible
On top of their duties...
Now wait a minute, where did they go?

Sally

Oh my! I have no idea how I managed to post a poem a day for a YEAR!!!! I already forgot to post yesterday... Not a good start! I did head into the gallery yesterday and record my poem for the day... So here is yesterdays poem, as well as today's! I'm sure (I hope) that I get into a rhythm... Thank you for your patience!

From Tuesday October 27th
An Alphabet Poem

A guest visited our class today
By the name of
Cecelia
Driven by the need to share
Every human's worst nightmare and
Fear
Guided by the need to set our
History straight
In her story we discovered the
Journey one takes after experiencing Cultural Genocide
Kindling the past so as to move forward
Leaving the atrocities of Residential Schools behind
Making a concerted effort to
Negotiate a future in a country that
Oppressed and disrespected her
People
Questioning her identity and
Re-discovering her place
Students were moved and felt compassion for her
Trauma
Understanding the impact Canada has had on young
Victims of racial discrimination
Will only heal over time if inequality becomes e-
Xtinct
You can help this happen with a
Zero tolerance policy on racism

Sally
 

Here it is... A silly little Haiku to start off the Staff Show at my school...

Tweedle tweedle dum
This is poem number one
OY! This will be fun!

         Sally

Hello Out There!
   Although I take nostalgic moments to read some of my poems quite regularly, it has been a long time since I have posted any new ones. I am working at a Fine Arts school, and find that my artist-self is satiated daily, with the creative energy that encircles me. I have not felt the need to write, and am often too exhausted to!
  Being surrounded by artists does provide opportunities for us to showcase our talents, and share our ideas and creations. This week in my school Art Gallery, the staff is showing their work. As an actor and writer I was a little stumped. I was not sure how I could participate. I finally decided to set up a table, with a book and a pencil. Every day, for as long as the show runs (I think it is about two weeks), I will come in and write a poem. I will also try to post regularly during that time, so that I can share them online too!
  It will be interesting to try this again, albeit for a far shorter commitment (PHEW!). See you in BLOGLAND!!!!!  Sally

My beautiful kids on Lake Louise Summer 2015