Poems about life, community, and hope.
Air
Here’s a poem I wrote a year and a half ago. It feels time to release it from the annals of submission purgatory and share it with the world: “Air”By Kat Dornian August 24, 2023Tunnel mountain,Banff National Park.Fog shrouds the river viewas moss cascades off rocks.Pine and spruce creakin the gentle mountain breeze. June 19,…
Where I’m From
I am from glass globes of roses,from Gardenias and Gerbers.I am from dust floating in the air,caught in winter sun.I am from lilacsthat can’t be contained,whose fragrance colours early spring. I’m from toilet paper tubes and marbles,from King’s Daughters and Mayflowers.I am from a pinch of salt,pull your weightand no one wants to hear you…
Winter Solstice
The longest night is approaching for those of us who reside in the northern hemisphere. After the winter solstice, we will begin our journey of turning closer to the sun once again. I’m sure many are looking forward to more light and longer days. But there are also special opportunities that come with the long…
Bread in The Time of War
By Kat Dornian I can name the metrics of violence:Bullets, bombs, blood shedBlastAfter blastEchoing in my head You tell me I could measure love tooBut I don’t know what to countYou said count the loaves of bread Remembrance Day feels extra difficult this year as I watch more catastrophic acts of violence, power, and greed…
Give Me Dust
By Kat Dornian Give me dustGive me soilGive me grubby kneesgrass stainsand bruisesGive me sand in my hairand bugs on my shirtFruit fliesbutterfliesladybugs and antsThe caterpillars falling from treesThe bumbles and buzzes of beesGive me berriesto dry in my pocketGive me rose hipsfresh peasand oak leavesLeave an acorna half-chewed cherrya sunflower seedLeave a featherand give…
Magpie’s Menagerie
Magpie collects her things. A beautiful array of knick and knacks: Buttons and foil, beetles and fluff.
Month One
One month with a cancer diagnosis. It’s moved quickly and yet so slowly as well. August began in a whirlwind. I had a DJ gig, a teaching appointment, and hopes of finishing my thesis. I had a colonoscopy, MRIs, CT scans, bloodwork, and bone scans. I had appointments with gastroenterologists, surgeons, and oncologists. I had…
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