Starlight

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Joanna M. Weston

Not everyone can buy gifts or look forward to a family gathering. Some people will be cold and hungry through the dark time of the year. But sharing a smile, a touch, a coffee, a greeting, small gestures can warm the heart, beyond food banks and money …

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STARLIGHT

a single light                                                      355
carried with care
passed flame
by flame
to the homeless
hungry and lonely
that they be warmed
comforted
and given peace
In the Bleak
Midwinter

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thoseblueshoescoverThose Blue Shoes for ages 7-11 … Weston’s … skill in juggling time past with time present … the plot unfolds with fast-paced action, mystery, suspense and even a ghost. Joan Givner

About Joanna M. Weston

Born in England, she lives in British Columbia. She is married with three sons, Joanna has an MA from the University of British Columbia. She has published in numerous anthologies and in magazines in Canada, the US, UK, and New Zealand, such as Canadian Women's Studies, Convolvus, Endless Mountains Review, Grain, Green's Magazine, Prairie Fire, Spin, Wascana Review, CBC Gallery, and many more...
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2 Responses to Starlight

  1. dianaejonesDiana says:
    December 18, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    Always readnyour poems Joanna and enjoy the post
    Success and joy in 2014
    Love
    Diana

    Reply
  2. Joanna M. Weston says:
    December 19, 2013 at 9:54 am

    Glad you liked it, Diana, and good to hear from you. All the best in 2014, Get that book out there!
    Love, Joanna

    Reply

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