I wrote my poetry book, I Forgot About Me during some of the darkest, saddest days of my life. I experienced a health crisis that I wrote several posts about, then about six weeks after that, my mother passed away. I felt like I was suffocating under the grief. One thing that helped me to… Continue reading A poem from my book, I Forgot About Me, plus the book is free on Amazon (last day)
A Poem # 13, plus my first poetry book will be free from 1/1 – 1/5
Here's a poem that I wrote on April 1, 1996. I am I am smart I am proud I can tell everything Without making a sound. I am happy I am sad My mind is changing It may be mad. I am anything I want to be Smart, proud, happy and sad Everything people can't… Continue reading A Poem # 13, plus my first poetry book will be free from 1/1 – 1/5
Happy Holidays?
There's an expectation that people are supposed to be happy this time of the year. If not, you're labeled as a Grinch or a Scrooge who is ruining the season for everyone else. I understand it's not possible to be happy all the time, even when people think you should be. A glass of eggnog,… Continue reading Happy Holidays?
A Poem # 12
This poem was written on April 12, 1996. Free Soul I feel free Free, free Free as I can be Nothing can hold me back While I'm flowing like the wind Which ever way I need to go, I can bend I am just a free soul And anything there I can hold And anything… Continue reading A Poem # 12
A Poem # 11, plus it’s the last day of my poetry book sale
This poem was written on June 2, 1995. I used to spend a lot of time making up stories in my head. I still do that, but I write them down now. Imagination I imagine all the things I'm good at I imagine the things I can do I use my imagination so much I… Continue reading A Poem # 11, plus it’s the last day of my poetry book sale
A Poem # 10, plus my second poetry book is on sale
This poem was written on Friday, January 13, 1995. Do you believe in supernatural occurances? Ghost She walks down the street With her head hung low Around her a strong wind blows She doesn't seem to care Look at her hair Look at her clothes They seem different from the rest of those She is… Continue reading A Poem # 10, plus my second poetry book is on sale
A Poem # 9
This poem was written on September 1, 2019. It's about knowing a loved one is going to pass away and cherishing every moment you have left with them. You Can Break My Heart You can break my heart And leave me adrift in The middle of the dark sea With no way back to shore.… Continue reading A Poem # 9
A Poem # 8
Here's a poem from around 1994 about a love that has burned out. By the way, "ends" is slang for money. Flame I can't believe the love has gone We were together oh so long And together we had feelings so very strong What happened to the flame That used to burn hot and high?… Continue reading A Poem # 8
A Poem # 7
This poem was written around 1994. I used to observe other people's relationships and try to figure them out via poetry. In this poem, I attempt to understand why someone would wait around hours for a date. Where are you? I stare out into the storm And I wonder where you are Are you at… Continue reading A Poem # 7
Dimples and Grins 