From Mindlovemisery's Menagerie I am an enigma to my best friend, As a woman who doesn't like to shop. She asked if I were really a girl, As real women shop 'til they drop! But, I question that ridiculous belief That my femininity depends on a need To go to stores and malls or flea... Continue Reading →
I have so many cousins whom I don't know, People I haven't talked to in many years. Are they to still be considered family, When they're not familiar with my tears? Family, it seems to me, are those persons Who are there in times bad and good. These are the ones who'll drop everything When... Continue Reading →
Hold a wake for earth. Wail and keen over her loss. Wake up, you people! Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge. Today's prompts are wail and wake.
Once I was lost in the forest, And I couldn't find a way out. I hollered for help that didn't come, No matter how loud was my shout. So, I sat down in an open space, Prayed, and put my back to a tree. In the shade of that tree, I felt safe, It was... Continue Reading →
Tuesday, you would have turned 70, Celebrating a life filled to the brim. You left us when you were 23, God called you home with Him. Forty-seven years later, and I still miss you so much. You were my older sister, But, you had a mother's touch. I remember you bathed me at night, And... Continue Reading →
The piano is the queen of instruments, Black and white keys in one accord. Together they make sweet melodies, Beauty found in their triumphant chords. When played in harmony in a song, Sharps and flats and naturals coalesce. The resultant lovely sounds thrill me. I find myself overjoyed and impressed. The music swells in great... Continue Reading →
The old you held me. I am orphaned while you live. I'll say goodbye now. Written for Heeding Haiku with Cheverefeuille. The prompt for this week is dementia, a difficult subject to experience and write on.
The healing power of colors I thank God often for my eyes, For they allow me to behold The wonder of earth's majesty Each day as its beauty unfolds. Red, yellow, blue, pink, and green, Orange, purple, white, and gold, Vibrant colors that warm the heart And can transform a damaged soul. Written for OctPoWriMo... Continue Reading →
Patricia and Regina: Best Friends Forever Passing by the perfume counter, Memories of you flooded my mind. You were a connoisseur of scent, Even mixing perfumes for a new find. I never wrestled with gifts for you, I just bought you the latest fragrance. Your eyes would go wide in surprise And you would spray... Continue Reading →
The music began to play, Today, Santana was my choice. Oh, that wondrous Latin beat Caused me to abandon my poise. I threw my head back and laughed, My feet moved of their own accord. And as I shook my money maker, My joy in just being alive soared. Music connects us the universe, Reminding... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 