Welcome to Part II, 30 Days of 30 Poems Year after year, I started with good intentions to complete 30 poems in April. I haven't accomplished that goal, yet... Perhaps—2022 is the year! Share, Comment, and Maybe a Leave a Poem I always appreciate hearing from you, and also [...]
Welcome to Part I, 30 Days of 30 Poems Year after year, I started with good intentions to complete 30 poems in April. I haven't accomplished that goal, yet... Perhaps—2022 is the year! Share, Comment, and Maybe a Leave a Poem I always appreciate hearing from you, and also [...]
Winter Clouds mask the earth cold, wet, haze no wind Stillness shivers, hours pass no sun, shadows minutes stretch Aimlessly one after another trees stand silent guarding stillness Four blackbirds seek refuge waiting, haunting, invisible to gloom Endless grey encompasses all while I caress winter Thoughts Where I live [...]
I didn’t know what to say. The consequence of my mother’s words ricocheted pain that bounced back and forth across our family. What do you say to someone you love when they act in ways that hurt others—and themselves? Tucked away in an old journal, I found the poem [...]
Careen The pencil danced perfectly in my hand. But the words—the words could not find a home. Are they waiting for a more inspired writer? How could that be? Ideas careen. Maybe I can catch one, or two, before they dissolve into the sunset. * * * The challenge—write [...]
“Did you hear me? I want to know why. How can you keep going day after day as voices spin a web of untruth? Don’t you care? What can we do? I am fearful for the future and what will happen if we continue down this divisive path.” My [...]
No Other Choice I’m confused as I mourn this mountain of hate. Demons seek to capture my hope. I will not condone this evil or ignore love. Breathe the clean air of faith and compassion. Silence the enemy. Listen to the voice of clarity that soothes my soul. I [...]
How often do we reach for help but turn the other way? Sometimes, the soul must break before giving voice to the cry for help. A Poem: The Noise of the World You came and touched me I looked the other way you called my name but I could [...]
Love Grows Love grows wild as the Summer rose and hearts In fleeting seek the warmth Of tenderness and peace. Fear not your love’s end As the rose that passes— For love’s seal has Blessed you and given You the promise of joy unending. Thoughts on Love [...]
Hidden Hopes The vast landscape of the sea Unwrapped hidden hopes in me. Standing on the distant shore Waves beckoned — opening the door Quickening my hungry soul. What hopes and dreams lie within reach for you today? The very least you can do in your life is figure [...]
