What is Right

Prose Poem by Craig Spence

The beautiful child, in her room playing. Innocent, perfect, a state of bliss... Then her mother’s desperate script scrawled on the little one’s back… just in case.

The urban street, canyoned with its places of life and living, its balconies... Then the bombs, the collapsed concrete charred walls, the ruinous graffito of war.

The proud citizens of a prosperous nation in cafes, parks, places of congregation... Then the broken bodies on sidewalks, in bags disposed of as if they were...

Memories to be erased, Their very names defaced. Their truth denied…

…in broad daylight and cold blood.

Who takes pride in this? Strutting like a hero though the devastation of a nation, ‘cleansing’ planned and executed strategically as a stupid game of chess by those who invent then sell the cruel calculus of mutual conflagration.

We will not forget... will we? here on the brink of our war to end all wars? We will do what is right? Won’t turn our backs, as if business as usual can go on, and on, and on?

Let us remember here and now: It’s you and me trudging in the long, tired lines of refugees, Our children we must mourn Our cities being burned Our freedoms dashed.

Let’s ask: Where does this madness end? Then do what is right!

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Danielle’s passion for songwriting shines brightly through her original material, and is informed by many greats that she will be presenting for you on the evening of May 14 at the Cowichan Folk Guilds’ monthly Coffee House Concert Series. At Having recently put together a tribute to Joni Mitchell, Danielle will not only be playing this repertoire, but also many other songs that have enriched her life and love of this craft. Join her for a serene and special evening of solo acoustic performance CFG Coffee House Saturday, May 14, 7:30 pm Duncan United Church Hall 246 Ingram St $5/$10 at the door

SPIRIT GUIDE READINGS

Spirit Guide readings w/ Tiffany Mailloux- These sessions will be led by your Spirit Guides so each one can be different depending on what you need in that moment. They will include messages from your guides and loved ones who come through, energy healing and tools to take away as well as time for your questions to make sure you have both the healing and clarity you need. May 14th 11- 4pm, Community Farm Store, 25 mins for $30 email: nettlecohealing@gmail.com to book.

ENCORE! WOMENS CHOIR

The Encore Women’s Choir is delighted to present a live outdoor concert under the tents at Providence Farm. The program includes many springtime choral works and features two pieces composed by the choir’s Resident Composer, Deborah Sumner. Little Blue’s poignant verses start with “Take the Earth, Feel the Earth and Touch the Earth and demonstrate Deborah’s deep love of nature. A second Sumner composition was added to the program after the invasion of Ukraine. Peace Walk tells us that we need to support each other in a quest for peace. Feel The Earth - Our outdoor spring concert Sunday, May 29, 2pm Providence Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan, Tickets can be purchased from choir members and at Volume One Books in Duncan.