Bright, infectious illumination Lighted up our lives Loud, crashing whispers Birthed menacing afflicting strife Seas of contentious dissention Created a great divide What once was our life together Has become a dangerous ride. Before the darkness descended We planted and wondrous love grew Now without…

Before Darkness… It’s the time of the day when you are very loud Your smile is contagious you are one of the crowd You hide ‘though it hurts You pretend you’re okay You hide in a mask everything’s a display Before Darkness… People lie about…

Fat, white, female, cis, disabled, Ace, brunette, short-sighted, labels That describe what you can see; None of them describing me. Christian, signer, singer, writer Chatty, cheerful, up-all-nighter, Things I freely choose to be; Still not quite describing me. Label-space has narrow limits, People cannot fit…

When we think of love we think of our partners, don’t we? It is funny cause I know they are not the first person to love me, My mother was the first person to love me and care, To fight for me , cry for…

Neighborhood gloaming jars memory of lightning bugs when jars were glass and lightning captured by clever boys navigating summer

I seek my peace from people’s thoughts to escape the pain, I hide myself not well at all is it in vain? Alone and safe, it’s how I feel; I stay away; It’s quiet now, turn off the lights Lord get me through the day….

Withstanding all tests Projects how you feel about Him, them and it all

Imagine you’ve never met your grandmother. You’re four years old, in a strange house. There’s an old woman propped up in a bed, your father standing by. You walk in. Did he beckon you? You feel the weight of his hand on your shoulder. Almost…

All good cafes have a Stinky Guy. He sits at the counter. Same frayed plaid sports jacket, A sweater under it in winter. Carries a stained cloth bag. Sits at the same counter stool. Orders 2 scrambled eggs, 2 pieces of bacon and toast. Reeks…

  Make ready for dawn and dusk eating Cardinals Repair welted flower beds Set right trash at the curb Take a trip to compost bin before greeters arrive Run to get ice Once the curtains close on your day, the outside seems less friendly, Less…