BLUE ROSE ALI Born with blue roses instead of hair…angel Ali… Wonder to behold Children were afraid to get close except for Joey…ghetto boy… They stared shyly at each other from afar Joey knew he loved her As they grew older Ali loved Joey back…

Run girl, run There is only you No spectators cheering you on, no competitors to keep you going How do you perform, when your competition is yourself? But don’t you realize, when you run a virtual, You are in the purest form running has You…

 June the 9th (How Could I Forget?) I finally filled the calendars Birthdays and anniversaries Occasions to celebrate Flipping through the pages It occurred to me What I missed Most was YOU             ***True story: when I finally sat down…

What makes a guy Go charging down A hill at an Innocent bear It’s not the bear Out on the hill No it’s the one Up in his throat

Everyone “fights” We fight for what we think we deserve. And when we go through a hard time we are told diligently to “Fight through it” Why must we always fight? Why is this word so entwined with hatred, anger, even violence, society’s go-to in…

First you awaken. The day paints its hope on you on the heart’s canvas.   Jennifer Pratt-Walter 6/22/2019

When I was two, I learned to read, In my hands, I always carried a book. I remember the words, “Growing like a weed” Even though my mother was an awful cook. I spent weeks in the hospital, unexplainably sick Till they found I was…

Endless Dreams On a star-filled night Countless times I failed to count Mesmerized In awe of their beauty Their warmth I could feel from Millions of light-years ago Safe distance, I must say Admirable but I wouldn’t Want to burn so.

I am searching for my place My home in the universe I am searching for inspiration My grand idea that’s waiting I am searching for love My rock to keep me grounded I am searching for joy My sunshine when there’s no sun i am…

I Am glad to see you again, poetry, my friend, my lover, my counselor, my solace, my soul, my gift. It’ been too long and not at the same time since we’ve seen each other. Been together. Like we were before. I Am sorry that…