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These Hands. A poem by Lisa Reynolds

These Hands These hands have touched the deadMothers, fathersLittle ones I can’t bear To speak of – but carryLife should not be like thisNot end like thisCries echoCan you hear themHear their disbelief Return to Journal Lisa Reynolds is an internationally published Canadian Poet who advocates for social justice through her writing. In 2023, herContinue reading “These Hands. A poem by Lisa Reynolds”

3 poems by Lisa Reynolds

Haiku his seed planted without consent Advice One day she may come to you Body bruised, lip split from The wrath of him Trust me when I say It is you who she needs You who can help her Feel whole again Choice Choice is a word you want her to know Choice gives optionsContinue reading “3 poems by Lisa Reynolds”

War Crimes. a poem by Lisa Reynolds

WAR CRIMES After discovery of Mass grave of civilians in Bucha, Ukraine (Source: CNN, April 4, 2022) Deny, deny, deny That’s what he does, Tells others to do But bodies are unearthed Bagged, tagged – in daylight No tents, no screens No deception, no deceit War is war is war Crime is crime is crimeContinue reading “War Crimes. a poem by Lisa Reynolds”

Poetry by Lisa Reynolds

Normal in a Covid World He tells me it’s normal to feel anxious everyone is these days. I want to believe him but as his pen dances across a thick prescription pad I wonder if I’m the only one barely hanging on. Pretender I pretend my illness doesn’t exist until I am reminded byContinue reading “Poetry by Lisa Reynolds”