Resiliency and Strength

  • Canadian Heart of Gold

    As I reflect on the past year in Canada, and consider our heart that is beating as strong as ever, I wrote this poem on March 4, 2026. Our heart of gold even if its colour is really red – our Canadian maple leaf; our strength and our pride; our values, diversity and caring; and…

  • Fingertips

    I wrote this poem on March 4, 2026 as I continue to read about and hear stories of intimate partner violence and abuse, and how so many individuals feel they must face life on a daily basis with fear for a full range of reasons – with no judgement on my part. The stories started…

  • Facing Fear

    Written today January 30, 2026, this poem is inspired by an emotion we do not always acknowledge, that being ‘fear’. And yet, fear is powerful and if we allow it, may well control our lives and significantly influence our decision making. On the other hand, the strength we have internally and/or with the help of…

  • Dare to Be

    To accept what we know and who we are when there is possibly more, acknowledges comfort and perhaps less than our potential. This poem written in January 2026 speaks to ‘daring to be one’s best’ – ready to learn and grow, and giving 100% through it all. That said, replenishment of our energies and being…

  • We’ve heard you America

    I wrote this poem on January 12, 2026. In the face of more American rhetoric and authoritarian behaviour both domestically and internationally, the world has clearly had enough. There is zero respect for American leadership and a growing sense of despair around the world. While there is apparent discontent amongst a growing number of Americans,…

  • A Force of One

    Written in March 2025, I was inspired to write this as I considered how I am important yet a speck in the world, and how the real difference we make is by being and acting together. Together, we are unstoppable. Alone I am but a light in the darkNot even a flame but maybe a…