I once hid in a closet to scare my sister She screamed so loud it sounded like a whisper It was fun to be mean She jumped like a bean And hit her head so hard it became a blister    

Cleaning the closet of my past Tossing out first day outfits And funeral clothes Scuffed shoes and torn hose And scarves with moth holes Dusting off the corners of doubt That hold me back Emptying bag upon bag All seem to be black I’ll replace…

Mandala Each fiber is woven and intricate Each strand in tandem with the next Individuality that joins together A band of sisters, standing as one A simplistic beauty, measured by a dream A dream of art, the gift of life That measures the test of…

Text Prompt Closets are a big deal inside a house, but also metaphorically. One can be in the closet, or come out of it, for example, But they are also places of safety and joy for small children, or where a monster is lurking, depending…

She opened her fan with a flair and with a wave she moved more than the air. The fan had powers imbued by a jinn. A wave toward her brought good fortune in. A wave outward could ward off bad luck. So as she cooled…

Beautiful Coasting Flowing Gliding Jumping Looping Pointing Skimming   DAMN IT SOMEONE STOLE MY PEN

My mother’s mashed potatoes were perfect. Smooth, creamy with just the right ratio of milk and butter to potato. She also had the perfect potato masher. The smashing part was metal with a red wooden handle that just fit your hand. When I furnished my…

Waiting patiently to be opened The weathered book sat dejected On the coffee table Near the bed Quietly   Getting ready to amaze with words Images and ideas to take the reader on a journey far away and yet close by   Painting with imaginative…

My longest running study buddy is a support, and an absolute rock As a child, a teen, a youth, a young person, and onwards in years Has stood sentinel Silent watchman Witness to my widening mind and heart Diligent in his duties He has attended…

Walking through a portal Into another world, Into another realm A different time A time where humanity thrives I’d love to see what lies on the other side Of this beautiful portal That promises a fresh start Growth, change And perhaps for humanity… …A new…