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CHRONICLES OF A JEWISH
CANADIAN WOMAN


I Am A Jew
The first poem I wrote after 10/07. ~ Be careful who you trust, they said They will turn their back on you Don’t stray so far away...
Alex Duchêne
Nov 7, 2024
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Roots
I never understood The meaning of the word Those I was meant to have Were ripped from beneath me By pain, pain you can’t know I was left...
Alex Duchêne
Oct 13, 2024
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Going Home
The final destination To a life’s quest Finding where you belong Where you were always Meant to be Where smells are familiar Where...
Alex Duchêne
Aug 24, 2024
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A poem.
You didn't love me You loved the idea of me The one you could fit into your Perfect pretty box with straight edges The box is now busted...
Alex Duchêne
Aug 6, 2024
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295 Days.
295 days. People go about their lives For us, time stands still Our existence has been shelved While we go to war We keep getting close...
Alex Duchêne
Jul 27, 2024
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263 Days.
263 days. Naama, It was just your birthday You are still there Kfir & Ariel, We thought we saw your red hair It was an illusion Our women...
Alex Duchêne
Jun 25, 2024
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