I don’t want to be the first to say this I fret because my skin is brown Why don’t you like me? Is my hair too wild? My curls too tangled Twisted my lock at night For length and acceptance Can my skin pass the…

Upon the stage… I have found my love. To act . . . To sing . . . To entertain… Accolades have come; Criticisms, too. I am an Actor; Female. We are all Actors. Labels . . . Male or Female; We act… On stage…

The same rhythm is played from everybody to everybody. Echoing an end for an early starter. Demanding a wise man from that of a child. And then, continuing the trademark tradition, even though one had promised long ago to raise a dispute over the ordeal, and…

The eggs were dry yesterday, and, each day after I bought them. It’s true the refrigerator leaked, but I covered them in plastic wrap and moved them to the front, where the leak was minimal. My girlfriend is coming tonight, and yes, it is to…

A light breeze cools the hazy summer sky. Green, choppy waters dance a lively two-step with the small fishing boat As she heads out into the lake. A new rod and reel to count how many feet of fishing line are let out When trolling…

Peace of mind Reached our soul Touch our hearts Heal our scar Men unite

We learned in science class that nothing grows when it is dark which is where I have been hiding stunted for the past 15 years when I stopped being perfect and became who I am 15 years later The sun is finally shinning and I…

Appalachian Trails Just follow where the path lead Up and down the hill

Across the waving grain, I see the deer stealing a snack.  Puffy seeds from the Cottonwoods swirl through the air looking for landing.  The sun greets the new day, sparkling in the lazy waters of the river.  Beyond the  trees the cool distance tempts me….

I keep my angst in my pants not in the pockets but sewn into the lining   oh, I have it with me I can get it out if I need it clip some of the stitches and pull it out so I can hold it…