I sit alone in my bedWatching as the world moves,And I am left to wonderWhy I have to choose A life that is prosperousRenowned and observed,Or one that I valueBut void and unheard The books sit in piles around meI am the altar they chooseTo … Continue reading The Student
The room was filled with noise and people, women in full ballgowns danced with soldiers in decorative uniform. Bright colours and spinning light brought the room to life, as the music swelled and the doors at the top of the balcony opened. The princess stood … Continue reading As You Wish
The two stood on opposite ends of the battlefield. As they stared at each other, both sheathed their weapons and walked across the body-ridden landscape. Their armies clashed around them, but neither seemed to care. These soldiers had chosen to fight for them, and they … Continue reading Find The Middle Ground
Recently I have begun to work on a new novel, so far I have dubbed it “The Creators” as a temporary title. I am working to make a section on this website dedicated solely to content on this story, and I hope you all enjoy … Continue reading The Creators
Soft floating tunesFall through the night air,Landing in the sand dunesAnd across the woman’s hair. The slow, deep melodyTravels far and near,The man with dark enemiesCowering in fear. The small bright dynamics,Bounding across the skyTo a child’s young, erraticMind which dreams so high. He is … Continue reading Moonlight’s Song
The two girls had known each other for years. Since they were in middle school to be precise, and when Evelyn met Anna it was meant to be. They had similar interests, they were young and just wild. Both spent plenty of time with the … Continue reading Stand By Me
I originally wrote this post for The New Quarterly after working there for a short period of time last year. I wanted to share it here and explain my past experience in the world of journalism and Canadian Literature. Please feel free to see the … Continue reading An Inside Look at TNQ
Llewellyn Robinson is a former leader of the Safe Spaces group at Resurrection Catholic Secondary School (RCSS) in Kitchener. They have been an active voice for the LGBTQ+ community in their region, and have spoken on several panels to educate about the community, in particular … Continue reading A sit down with Llewellyn Robinson: A Safe Space for All
Despite Bill 13 (Accepting Schools Act) being passed into Ontario Legislature in 2012, the ongoing struggle in Ontario Catholic School Boards to create and allow Gay/Straight Alliances (GSA) in schools continues to be an issue. Even when these groups are created in schools, they can … Continue reading Struggling for a Spotlight
LustIt came in the nightHeld me in its darkened clawsInnocence stolen GluttonyComing from withinThe beast demands to be fedToo hard to resist Greed Taken from meSo I made the decisionI will take back more Sloth Crawling to my bedThe morning light shut outAgain in deep … Continue reading 7 Deadly Poems
