therisa : Writing

Highway Of Heroes

Highway Of Heroes

A Poem by therisa


Not sureWhen they first startedWhether by word of mouthOr by osmosis.Entire families of ordinary CanadiansLine up along the overpassesFlags draped fro..
Another Repeat Engagement?

Another Repeat Engagement?

A Poem by therisa


Struggling with anxiety and agoraphobia.
Buried Anger

Buried Anger

A Poem by therisa


Triggered by a call-in radio program.
What Is It?

What Is It?

A Poem by therisa


Why do people read my writing?
November's Tears

November's Tears

A Poem by therisa


My darkest month.
Early Winter Blues

Early Winter Blues

A Poem by therisa


I thoughtHallowe'en was overLast night. As I awokeTo the frightening sightOf wet snow fallingOutside my apartmentThis morning. Someone wantingTo play ..
The Day Politics Began

The Day Politics Began

A Poem by therisa


Throughout Heaven and HellA scream is hearWhich pierces the universeWith it's purity. Of a lost Never experiencedBefore nowAnd never will beAgain. Whe..
Poetic Letter To Dad

Poetic Letter To Dad

A Poem by therisa


A letter to my deceased dad.
The Dead Clock

The Dead Clock

A Poem by therisa


My biological clock, never had a chance.
And Behind This Door, Is ....

And Behind This Door, Is ....

A Poem by therisa


Recalling a repressed memory, from my childhood.