I want to laugh, unbridled, raw, pure, innocent, the kind that comes in waves despite your stomach knotting in stitches. I want to choke on giggles that make water spurt out of your nose, that make talking impossible, and send you rolling on the floor….

My focus is warped warring with a deep physical need to soothe the swimmer’s itch rash inflaming my legs. My focus is divided vying with the physical need of finding a more comfortable means of sitting up all night, My focus is eroded by the…

Since life does not consist of what you eat or drink I have always longed to help others to be light in the dark to illuminate the park to be the head to move ahead to be heard as an acclaimed published author Those are…

Light for you and for the World Because it is probably very dark out right now for you, as it’s been for the world in the hands of a callous virus, I’ve chosen to walk the lonely path with you. Songs for you, mother. And…

Although the darkness surrounds me as my love’s been taken away. I must recall all I’ve read and what the promises did say.   Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. So for that, I must go on…

First light of morning warmth rushes in like water. I burrow under.  

In this, the hour of darkness May you keep faith May it shine like a beacon coating the shadows in everlasting light.

Moisture builds on my hands like dew on mountain foliage I smile nervously at the girl with curly hair in the seat next to me The stewardess sounds like the adults on Charlie Brown as they relay safety protocols The runway starts to slide behind…

A youth was shot dead by a policeman in cold blood Other youths raged! Demanding for justice! The street stood still for its fallen hero Tears flowed freely Sadly Followed by a candlelit procession led by over a thousand youths  

In this time of COVID-19, Loneliness creeps in to the farthest recesses making it difficult, if not impossible to stay connected to stay positive to remain part of something bigger. Not often am I concerned about having control allowing the natural course of things Social…