Guilt and shame are like cages, Holding us hostages by their lies, Making us believe we cannot change, No matter how hard we have tried. But, let's look in our mirrors, Forgiving ourselves for past sins. Then the doors of our cages will open, Freeing us to live our best lives again. (277 characters) Written... Continue Reading →
Looking through the window at the view before me, I know that I am no longer languishing at home. Instead, I traveled long distances to experience Places that I hoped to see before the years are gone. The tower I see took so many years to build, and The creators didn't know that it was... Continue Reading →
There is no real dichotomy between you and me, For we both have eyes, ears, noses, and feet. Thank God that hearts don't notice color or race, But only seek another heart with the same beats. Delirious were we when love finally found us, It reminded us of our value and worth. We had both... Continue Reading →
What we can do with longer days, Let me count the marvelous ways. Picnics happening on lush green grass, As the new leaves in the trees sway. Listening to what seems a frog chorus, As they are in the weeds ensconced. A church service in the beautiful woods, With reverence and call and response. Strolling... Continue Reading →
Give me a child who questions the world, One who asks why or how every hour. For that little one will go far in this life, Because their curiosity carries much power. Power to make the world a better place, Questioning how things have always been. Inquisitive minds seek to understand it all, As things... Continue Reading →
Wind all around me, I became one with nature. Storms inside dispelled. Written for the Heeding Haiku with Chevrefeuille from Mindlovemisery's Menagerie: spring storm. Standing amidst gusty winds today reminded me that I am one with the elements, bringing me peace.
On The Other Side of Nothing is everything you've wished, From Suddenly in Love to suddenly getting very rich. There are no limits on what you can do or where you play, But remember that in life for everything you must pay. It is a Hollow Entreaty to say I wasn't told of the pain... Continue Reading →
The sound of music, Euphonic candy to me. Body in motion. Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge #244: sound and motion.
Down below the ocean view Is another world to explore, A universe so vibrant and lovely Of flora, fishes, and much more. The elemental colors of nature, Reds, blues, oranges, and yellows, Leave our spirits in such ecstasy That we return from below quite mellow. Poetry written for the Genre Challenge #6 from The Haunted... Continue Reading →
I walked through the magnificence of the forest, Seeking a tranquil place to sit and reflect. I found a well-hidden spot through the trees That in its solitude and beauty was perfect. There was a cleared space next to the water. Everything had a lovely purple sheen. It felt like a place reserved for royalty,... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 