Tag: words

Standing Still – December 28, 2025

The light was a hue of red, it had turned the sky pink, and the snow melting on the ground followed suit. I lost myself standing in the open doorway in the early hours of this December day. A cool breeze held me captive and played in my tangled morning hair. My senses were at … Continue reading Standing Still – December 28, 2025 →

Grief’s Lucidity – August 20, 2025

There was no grief in the beginning. It was just absence. A nothingness, I guess there were twinges from other peoples glares. I wanted them to stop. The eyes to turn away; because maybe, they would see what was really in front of them. A broken, confused, tired little girl who wanted to be anyone … Continue reading Grief’s Lucidity – August 20, 2025 →

Talking to You…Little Dots of Snow 12/4/25

Little dots of snow sitting on the upside down patio chairs, stacked against the wall of windows I am staring out, leads me to these thoughts. I go to coffee with a friend (trying to find each other through our busy lives once a month). The one friend I have made in this place we … Continue reading Talking to You…Little Dots of Snow 12/4/25 →

Talking to You…Little Moments 10/24/25

Quiet, Light, and Stars I sat today, in the quiet The sun was dappled across my body A pillow on top of my lap Rays lighting up tiny particles floating around me Two kids home from school Breakfast and back up to their respective spaces It’s quiet As the particles passed my face at the … Continue reading Talking to You…Little Moments 10/24/25 →

On the Inside 2.0 – June 23, 2024

I was challenged, I played. Here is…On the Inside (link is to original poem) version 2.0. Thoughts? On the Inside 2.0 Open the doors, the air is a little cooler. Creeping up - wrapping and wrapping Asleep…Or am…I just now awake? How long has it been? Looking backwards/Or forwards - What’s the difference? Both frowned … Continue reading On the Inside 2.0 – June 23, 2024 →

On the Inside – May 2, 2024

Open the doors The air is a little cooler Creeping up Wrapping and wrapping Asleep… Or am I just now awake How long has it been Looking backwards/Or forwards What’s the difference Both frowned upon One must, to understand where we’ve been And where we are going Stop floating And picking apart Each day Each … Continue reading On the Inside – May 2, 2024 →

Anastomosis – March 20, 2024

They have no idea Their soft skin And the way laughter bounces around I am a dark cloud A dark cloud Only because I know I know the light that shines on them Because I know The dark without the light Would not exist If not for the other https://youtu.be/-9t_SwPN31s?si=cnXIqeahXmWIqgIx VOILÀ - LYRICS Listen to … Continue reading Anastomosis – March 20, 2024 →

Out My Window – December 21, 2023

I can’t stop looking~ It’s calling me with it’s shivers And tempting with it’s new form Hanging on and up Until the dead of the last breeze I speak, like the wind is cold But it has changed And so have I Lost or losing is nothing new A solid backdrop never ceases to pull … Continue reading Out My Window – December 21, 2023 →

Flush – April 11, 2022

I want you to hear me You are amazing I didn’t even know it When you landed in my lap I was and am the broken one But a single person can only contain so much And I live in constant fear You are going to notice To realize Truly I am no better Than … Continue reading Flush – April 11, 2022 →

Brevity – January 2, 2024

A glimpse out the glass door One leaf was up on it’s edge doing cartwheels across the frozen tundra It had a bounce to it’s step While the buttery morning light illuminated it’s glory Losing my mind in the time it took to go it’s path Laying motionless in the short winter grass Traveling with … Continue reading Brevity – January 2, 2024 →

Talking to you…December 30, 2023

Happy 72nd birthday mom (pretty sure, yes, 72). I guess I have been thinking about you on your birthday for the past few years…it’s felt good to remember. As good as it can feel. The tears still come, and all too often, I love you. ~~~ Talking to you…Today 12/30/2019 Today is my mom’s 67th … Continue reading Talking to you…December 30, 2023 →