Oneg In The Arctic

Joined June 2019

314 stories

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A queer storyteller and poet of arctic adventures, good food, identity, mental health, and more.

Co-founder of Queer Vocal Voices

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The Fear in the Mirror
Fear disguised as Shame But why, how Where did it linger from, where does it haunt, in the crooks and corners Pray tell why
By Oneg In The Arctic4 years ago in Poets
The Wisdom of the Land
Getting lost wasn’t part of the plan, but then again, the whole world was in a state of loss and disorientation. Another soul wandering around hopelessly would not make any difference at all in the great scheme of things.
By Oneg In The Arctic4 years ago in Fiction
Pickled Parked Prayers
When the land gets too crowded Too loud, leaving me dumbfounded Don’t come looking Forget I exist • Leave me ten minutes of any day (please)
By Oneg In The Arctic4 years ago in Poets
My Dear Sweet Innocence. Runner-up in Represented Challenge.
I remember hearing this song for the first time, I was in high school and going through every typical teenage struggle. Identity, hopes, dreams, failures, pressures, a mental health in tatters.
By Oneg In The Arctic4 years ago in Pride
The Scariest Things
Crooked trees always brought crooked comfort The peace after the empty bus stop Where you used to stand Leaves my view calmly
By Oneg In The Arctic4 years ago in Poets
5 Things I Learned From Teaching Up North
The incredible spirit, perseverance, and connection to the land and those around, have blessed the lens in which I’ve seen my students. I’ve never felt more honoured to share spaces with folks then when I’ve taught in Igloolik, Kimmirut, and Poplar Hill First Nation. These kids are superheroes, and I dedicate this piece to all those I’ve crossed paths with.
By Oneg In The Arctic4 years ago in Humans
Wake Up
The pull of the cigarette smoke brings guilt and relief. ~ Just like any other addiction the thought of polluting the most beautiful environment,
By Oneg In The Arctic4 years ago in Poets
What do I need to feel safe, held and supported during this challenging time?
I have spent a lot of my life finding a fake sense of security in places that should have been genuine. I have given many pieces of myself to provide safety and support for others, who really just took.
By Oneg In The Arctic4 years ago in Motivation
Nuna
On layered ice and snow Where life desires no boundaries Enveloped by nature’s forces of humility Is where I found home
By Oneg In The Arctic4 years ago in Poets
To The Smoke That Rose
The ice was the quickest way around when the cold months hit. As much as the horses and carriages had ice spikes attached to avoid the slippage, skating was a prized alternative.
By Oneg In The Arctic5 years ago in Fiction
epilanthanomia: to forget, neglect
Only one person knew the truth, because everyone else kept forgetting. It’s not like people forgot on purpose, fate just happened to have a different destiny in mind for a tortured soul.
By Oneg In The Arctic5 years ago in Fiction
Stuck In Traffic
He was obviously late again. Try as he did, he couldn’t quite get through the yellow light in time. Some incompetent, pain-in-his-ass new driver had sped up and then slowed down at the last minute; afraid to take the risk of crossing.
By Oneg In The Arctic5 years ago in Fiction