2023 Poem Two

CW: misgendering (mention); parental estrangement Getting What You Want Isn’t Always Getting What You Want It’s funny how putting 2,218 miles between me and her and her words and their ability to nag at at my will to exist Doesn’t actually put space between me…

10:00 AM – I was (Hour 2)

I was a juggler an artist like no other   launching objects in air to fly with my subtle guidance   their trajectory arched to my whim and wiles   grabbing more to balance and amaze my audience   performing tricks to titillate their fancy…

Hour 2 – Spider Plan – Image Prompt

Do you think I’m the kind of person Who has a plan and makes it happen? When weaving a spider’s web, do they think it out? Or do they just start walking, while leaking A fine gossamer line from end to end of a corner…

Hour 2 – Solstice – Text Prompt

Why do they care for summer? Cicadas sing to bats who shriek, Searching for their meal this evening And they’ll find just what they seek A meal’s a bounty in Summer’s set The sun’s not set and will rise early Though Night complains you’re tired…

Hour 2 – Reflection (Image Prompt)

Reflections are never quite right, Some make things better Some are too bright. Reflections are never quite right. Some show too little Some absorb too much light But Reflections can never be right. already they’re  backwards Already they’re twisted. Reflections are never quite right. Some…

2021 Poetry Marathon, Hour 2

I stuck with the text prompt for Hour 2.  Coffee and change Used to be a bit of spare change might buy a cup of coffee or two (with enough left over to leave a tip on the counter) Just enough to wake you up…

Recipe for a New Job

Knowledge Self-Confidence Effort Compassion Patience Gather the appropriate skill set, and begin with the knowledge that you are good at what you want to do. In fact, you are perfect for someone out there in your world. Each morning, wake knowing someone needs your talent,…

Recipe for Life

A heaping scoopful of courage. A dash of blind faith. A portion of patience. Generous grace. Add a sprinkle of love. Let the whole mixture rise. Prepare for the feast of a beautiful life.                      …

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