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Monthly Archives: November 2012
“Christmas” by Peter James
The large, fluffy, white flakes of snow drift lazily toward the ground. My mind is clear and free from thoughts of bills or even if I will have enough money to buy groceries. I am, for the moment at least, … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, creative writing, family, London, memories, mental illness, Ontario, snow
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“Stage for Change” event: Addiction Services of Thames Valley POSSIBLE campaign launch
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Tagged addiction, awareness, community, freedom from addiction, limitless possibilities, live performance, London, Ontario
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Healing Palette art exhibit opening gala: Photo Album
Take a peak at some photos from the opening gala of The Healing Palette, an exhibit of art by individuals with lived experience of mental illness, which took place this past Saturday at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. This year’s … Continue reading
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Tagged art, art show, awareness, celebration, community, creative writing, Healing Palette, homeless, homelessness, London, mental health, mental illness, Ontario, poems, poetry, St.Thomas Elgin General Hospital, writing
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“A Cry from Within” by Maggie Sue Traynor
The pain within buried so deep It does not dare to surface Tears that flow uncontrollably To remind me of the hidden pain It chose not to be forgotten Still buried deep within It is a constant reminder of … Continue reading
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Tagged creative writing, guilt, hidden pain, homeless, homelessness, London, Ontario, poetry, regain control of my life, tears, writer, writing
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“Silence Can Be Golden” by Maggie Sue Traynor
Accept the change, you have no choice. As time passes on, life continues. Are you prepared to try, or do you just give up? Are you prepared to take control, or will you be controlled? The decision is up to … Continue reading
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Tagged believe in yourself, creative writing, everlasting peace, homelessness, London, Ontario, passing time, poems, poetry, writing
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Grit Uplifted Magazine Issue #3 – Release Event Details
We are pleased to welcome everyone to a coffeehouse, reading and art exhibit in celebration of the release of the 3rd issue of the Grit Uplifted Creative Writing & Arts Magazine. When: Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 7:00-8:30pm (only one week … Continue reading
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“For the Young Mind” by Alan David Ross
Somewhere and at some point in time in your future, you will find a day. It’s a day that you don’t yet know you are looking for… It’s hiding out there amongst all the other days that are as yet … Continue reading
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Tagged creative writing, London, memories, Ontario, true value of youth, writer, your future
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“Point of View” by H. Kuhn
Yesterday, while thinking of suggestions for a point of view writing exercise at the Grit Uplifted writer’s group, a suggestion came to mind which I offered for consideration. The situation I suggested was from a real life experience where I, … Continue reading
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Tagged awareness, bigotry, creative, creative writing, discrimination, empathy, human rights, London, Ontario, point of view, sympathy, writer, writing, writing exercise, writing group
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“Why” by Rebecca Wolfe
My eyelids flutter open, my vision still blurry from sleep. I lay alone in a room, cool shell-pink walls wrapped around me. Outside the broad window the glorious July sun is shining, and the white curtains softening the window’s edges … Continue reading
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Tagged alone, creative, creative writing, homeless, homelessness, hospitalization, London, mental health, mental illness, Ontario, psychiatric treatment, writer, writing
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