You walked in like a whisper, like fireflies in the day, until the sun set without warning. And I suddenly saw all that could be in a world that I wish was meant for me. Some punches to the gut can’t be cheated. The truth,…

I used to write essays, stories, the words flowing out onto the page but you– you have messed me up you have taken me down and now I am liquid my words fall out without structure willy nilly I am trailing word droppings at work…

To be asked if Magic is real Is to be asked if Breathing is essential to life For both are inherent components To life upon Earthly feet I have seen it Firsthand I have experienced it At every level I have performed it I could…

Stone With death, after snaps at the heels of what went before; a line of demarcation drives me forward; and what I am now is both old and new in one. These days, I am scattered as soil; broken as weathered stone. I am searching…

I am a lover not a fighter I am one who cannot boast of fame I am a poet and a writer I am one who the world tried to tame   I am not to be taken lightly Nor am I one to be…

Once, long ago, When love was new and young, When love was firm and supple, When love was as plentiful as hope, I threw my head back passionately and said, “You will never replace me! I am all you need!” I am the love of…

I am breathing I am living I can see, I can walk I am focused I am determined I embrace what I’ve thought I am fearless I am protected I am ready or not ‘cause today’s all there is I am bending the clock I…

The man has come! How I did not see! How I missed the feeling? Which has been there for a long time He was always there And I never knew! How I am waiting to fall in love! Yes, To fall in love with you…..

I am here, writing as my mind skips like a scratched disc. I delete words and start over. Fragmented poems have disappeared and I haven’t waved goodbye.   I am burying shame in its grave, a deep frown on my face. Let it go, I…

Lost, Looking In I am lost, looking in Wandering the circle of a cup and saucer I am lost, looking in Pacing the perimeter of a brick house I am lost, looking in Fading in the mirror every morning I am lost, looking in The…