We Cannot Look Away: Not another 17, not another One

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 / braveandrecklessblog / 4 Comments

We will not forget Just another day just another town bullet perforated backpacks spilling loose-leaf lined paper, textbooks onto blood stained sidewalks helicopters hovering to give us the birds eye view I tried to avert my eyes out of respect for the dead the injured but I could not look away Christine Ray Even though … Continue reading We Cannot Look Away: Not another 17, not another One

Unheard Incantations: A Collaborative Poem

September 7, 2017September 7, 2017 / braveandrecklessblog / 20 Comments

The words we cannot say Will be wept Into silence between us (CER) Breathe deep, dear love; Be still with me Listen to my heartstrings A song meant just for you (KMA) Each tear An eloquent elegy To tortured truths (AP) Each note played On a hand carved lute Strung with strips Of my soul … Continue reading Unheard Incantations: A Collaborative Poem

Spoken Word Spotlight: Lavender on the Table/Michael Erickson

August 9, 2017August 9, 2017 / braveandrecklessblog / 7 Comments

Welcome to Spoken Word Spotlight. Every Wednesday, Christine brings a writer’s words to life. This week she brings us a poem from Michael Erickson that celebrates the simple pleasures of relaxed summer nights. Sit back, take a sip of coffee, close your eyes and enjoy. If you would like Christine to highlight a piece of … Continue reading Spoken Word Spotlight: Lavender on the Table/Michael Erickson