Reckoning of My Mission Bell “Missions were sites of conflict, conquest, and forced labor.” California History Social Science Framework, 2016. How much I adored her cast iron campana, erect in morning light, astride a rural bridge, entrance to our home, …
Category: Half Marathon Poem
ITALY – AUSTRIA
No, I’m not watching. Obviously, I’m here in another room, writing. During the afternoon drive, I wondered at all the anger in the world, mine included. Of what other use is the ground we stand on, aside from the planting and watering of seeds, if…
My Kind of Normal
My kind of normal takes time and trouble to see the beauty in life In words and In efforts In nature and In relationships In activities that stimulate thought (Pear) Shape And allow…
Normal Family -Poem Seven
Normal Family -Poem Seven Love has been the norm of my family Love has kept us together as one family Love has made us stronger as one We portray a backbone as one We may need to learn new ways begun Working…
05 – Time Capsule
Aladdin brand lunchbox Popples grace the outside Thermos full of Lite Brite bulbs A headless Barbie A Ken to match Cassettes of farm stories that are worn From hours of play and play and play A sticker book full of Stickybears all in a row…
New Planet – Same Earthlings (Hour 7 – Half Marathon 2021)
New Planet – Same Earthlings (Hour 7 – Half Marathon 2021) Thanks to those with a ton of money We have learned how to escape to space To settle on planets never before Exposed to human life We take with us Not only our possessions…
The Change
When you say normal you think about the past & the things you depended upon & the things that stayed the same then you learned that change was the only…
Hour 6 – Prompt from the song
it’s all spread out before me Earth His footstool Skies His Glory these places I thought I travelled alone pathways I’ve forged seas I’ve crossed the wilderness that tried to claim me… but He saw it all He shows me the limitlessness of…
Urban Pigeon holes and Poverty
Living in pigeon holes boxed in with closed doors Restricted, obstructed, constricted views Brightly painted doors for happy beginnings Cities that lure with their fake promises playing with real lives Too hungry to refuse, they play along with a hope Someday, that door…
prompt #7: response to normal ~
What is ‘normal?’ Who is s/he? That all the world adore her. I find, my friends, that such a one ends with family who abhor her.