Your reputation precedes you. And I must say, it was quite the privilege to meet you sooner than expected.
After Thoughts
You gave me something to look forward to. Other than the bartender bringing me my drink. I remember telling you, that you kept me sober. While all the other guys, would have kept me drunk. {RM}
Vaulting to Wellness
The following is a short excerpt of my journey to finding that balance of mental, physical, and emotional wellness.
An Ode to Mother Nature
Have you ever walked through a forest as it pours down rain?
Lost & Found: Used Poetry Book
FOUND WHERE: Used book store WHAT: [Fairly NEW!] Poetry Book DETAILS: Folded CORNERS throughout book - [similar to the way I fold down the corners of the pages of my favorite poems] NOTE TO OWNER: I couldn't help myself, I bought the book from that old, dusty, book store that sits unnoticed in the heart of downtown; and I... Continue Reading →
Mixing Subjects
Set Theory U Poetry For thousands of years, these two lone sets danced through the infinitely dark space. The rare chance of ever crashing into one another was never crossed. Their simple divinity was complete on their own. Their collision however, happened without warning. and with it their exquisite union. The set difference relatively complementing their... Continue Reading →
Moving On, Looking Back
Thank you, Coach Mo
My Writing Why
dVerse: Haibun Monday. Write a poem, in your typical style, explaining why you choose to use that style.
Falling For You
A moment in time.
Lonely Girl in a New City
By myself, but not alone. For I feel the blood that courses through my veins And I hear my heart beat powerfully in this temple of a body.
How to Blow Out a Candle
You reach for my hand, looking for affirmation. And my hand stiffens, as my mind races.
The Funniest Joke You’ll Hear Today
I was 12 years old when you told me not to laugh at boys.
Soul Food Cook Book
A Tea Par-Tea Prep Time: Hones-Tea Cook Time: Plen-Tea of time Serving Size: Humani-Tea Ingredients: If you are: Soaked in dark Anxie-Tea Wishing for Sereni-Tea Directions: You must: Find a good Opportuni-Tea Change your Reali-Tea Make yourself a Priori-Tea Do not listen to Socie-Tea And find Safe-Tea In your own Identi-Tea
A Realization
You need to get out, to run free. You want fresh air, to breathe deep. You long to run, to get away.
What Happens to a Heart Fully Loaded
A sad girls heart can only take so much. pain. hurt. fear. and loneliness.
Bad Rep
Haven't you heard what they say about me? This poem, is my answer.
Words That Sting
You once said to me that you "were worried that I wouldn't be loved enough."
Old Mom, New Tricks
A thank you letter to a mom who became her own warrior
Tree Removal
It starts as a seed. a spark. A love story of a tree.
The Sounds I Hear
Poems of Sound Snuggled up in bed Your eyes flicker open and shut A smile across your baby face, You listen to Your mother sing soft songs. "Pretty little bluebird, Why do you fly?" Shadows dance across the walls As your hands made animals Come alive. Lullaby after Lullaby, Your... Continue Reading →
Bloom Beauty 