This poem is about the belief I had that nothing good could last. I don't know if I still feel this way. That seems so bleak and I am more hopeful than that. This poem was written on August 4, 1997. Nothing Gold Can Stay Nothing gold can stay Even the brightest things Eventually fade… Continue reading A Poem – Week Forty-One
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Free poetry e-book in exchange for an honest review
Hello all readers and bloggers. I still need a few volunteers. My book has been purchased, but no one has left a review on it yet. I would like to offer a free e-book to anyone willing to offer an honest review on it. It contains 15 poems, plus corresponding original photos for most of… Continue reading Free poetry e-book in exchange for an honest review
A Poem – Week Forty
This poem about an imaginary person was on written September 10, 1996. Sunshine Waking up from a fab dream Knowing it's all about you. I still have a smile on my face Knowing it will be true. Could it be I'm falling in love? But I can't help myself, I don't need no one else.… Continue reading A Poem – Week Forty
Who wants a free copy of my poetry book?
Hello all readers and bloggers. My book has been purchased, but no one has left a review on it yet. I would like to offer a free e-book to anyone willing to offer an honest review on it. It contains 15 poems, plus corresponding original photos for most of them. For anyone who wants the… Continue reading Who wants a free copy of my poetry book?
A Poem – Week Thirty-Nine
My dramatic teenage self makes her epic return to her fainting couch in this poem from 1997. I think she might also have a widow's watch. The One That I Loved, The One That I Lost My heart is broken... Tears won't stop falling The pain is too deep You were the one I loved… Continue reading A Poem – Week Thirty-Nine
A Poem – Week Thirty-Eight
I'm knee deep in teenage angst going through the pages of this notebook. This poem was written on October 19, 1996. Did anyone manage to make it through their teen years without any angst? If so, you should write a book about it. Alone Sitting alone one starry night Longing for someone to hold me… Continue reading A Poem – Week Thirty-Eight
A Poem – Week Thirty-Seven
I wish I could bottle the passion and motivation that my younger self had. I could use a sip of that every now and then. I love the slang and the reference to one of my favorite songs, Jodeci "Get On Up." This poem was written on August 25, 1996. Time Is Not Forever Time… Continue reading A Poem – Week Thirty-Seven
A Poem – Week Thirty-Six
This poem was written on August 25, 1996. Trigger warning: it is about domestic violence. I have never been in a situation like this, but unfortunately, I have witnessed domestic incidents. If you are in an abusive relationship and are looking for support, please visit https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/ or call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233). Sun Rise, Sun Set Opening my… Continue reading A Poem – Week Thirty-Six
A Poem – Week Thirty-Five
This poem was written on February 27, 1997. It's about wanting a toxic person out of my life. Go Away You are no good for me I wish you would go away As long as you are here Pain will always stay You never pick me up You always bring me down The sun goes… Continue reading A Poem – Week Thirty-Five
