Chuck MacInnis

 

 

This site contains a selection of my poetry as well as

stories about events and ideas that have captured my interest.

Poetry:

The Dream

I met a Naiad One summers eve Out by the Stony Stair Her skin was white As white as snow Sun glistened in her hair A vine wreath circled round her waist And curled around one breast She rose out of the water Her voice put me to rest She told of all the wonders In the...

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Christmas

Christmas Rain whips against the window glass And rolls down to the sill This ice rain in December Gives a cold and bone deep chill Fire crackles in the stove The room is snug and warm I gaze out my front window On this rainy Christmas morn The snow is melting quickly...

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Woodsmoke

Woodsmoke

Out of my memory Comes a vision Of woodsmoke Drifting Upward Through the trees Reflecting Random patterns Across The sunbeams Filtering Earthward Through The branches and leaves

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Whitman’s Bon Echo

This poem was published in the June Issue of Devour: Art and Lit Canada, a magazine dedicated to promoting Canadian culture by bringing world-wide readers some of the best literature, art and photography.

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Stories and Events:

Poetry on the Patio

Poetry on the Patio

Merrickville’s Rogue Poets presented an afternoon of “Poetry on the Patio” at the Stella Luna Gelato Café Saturday, August 26th.   A small, but appreciative audience, braved the threat of rain and enjoyed almost two hours of original poetry readings by four members of...

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Puppies and Fireflies and Scary Things Too

Puppies and Fireflies and Scary Things Too

Because of demand, the Rogue Poets of Merrickville have reprinted their illustrated poetry book Puppies and Fireflies and Scary Things Too. Out just in time for Christmas, this book is a beautifully illustrated, child-focused book of poetry intended to be read to...

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Cheque Presentation

Cheque Presentation

The Run Merrickville Organizing Committee donated $1000.00 to the Rideau Bridge to Canada group in Merrickville following the 2022 Run Merrickville virtual event. Race Director, Lori Reynolds presented the cheque to Audrey Bridge in support of the groups efforts to...

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Run Merrickville Returns!

Run Merrickville Returns!

Run Merrickville is back! The organizing committee for Run Merrickville is thrilled to announce they are returning to an in-person format for the Merrickville Heritage Classic in 2023. The race date is April 29th, 2023. Registration is open and can be accessed through...

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