Interlaced

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Joanna M. Weston

This has been a ‘people’ week, trying to reach friends by phone or email,
to stay in touch, spend time with family and friends  …

INTERLACED

I’ve been tying shoelaces
together all week
in and out of the house                      
on the phone
trying to connect
to so many people
in endless attempts
at true relationships

one day I will pull
the end of a lace
unravel all the knots
and find myself alone
in a room full of shoes

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Frame and the McGuireFrame and The McGuire – ‘… a gentle yet striking novel about the way our perception influences our judgement of others.’ Amy Mathers. For ages 8-13 … published by Tradewind Books available on Amazon or your local bookstore.

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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