A Poem for the Frazzled
What’s going on? Is my bra too tight? I just can’t catch a deep breath. I feel like a mess. Does my hair look alright? My bank account scares me […]
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Blinded by the Light
The Light of Consciousness, glowing brightly I can feel it burning my cheeks, but still close my eyes tightly What will I see when I look into the mirror? A […]
Haibun Challenge: Thirsty
“Not only the thirsty seek the water, the water as well seeks the thirsty.”Rumi The mosquito landed on my finger and for some reason I allowed him to stay. Go […]
Travel Not with a Wounded Heart
Travel Not with a Wounded Heart I carried my anger at you like a sword in my heart I knew if I pulled it out I would bleed. I didn’t […]
A Late Night Ride Through a Small Town
A Late Night Ride Through a Small Town Casting bull shadows in the night wandering wondering What is wrong and right. Gliding freely through the night air pushing pedaling […]
Pain is our Best Teacher
Pain Life’s blessings we can learn through pain It takes courage to show grace Like learning to dance despite the rain Our deepest fears we must learn to face To […]
Fear of Flying: a Poem about Projecting Shadows
This is a poem inspired by an actual conversation I tacitly took part in because I was too afraid to speak up…instead I wrote this poem. It makes me wonder, […]
The Secret Garden of Makanda Village
In the sleepy Village of Makanda, amid the forests and the vineyards, behind the tiny downtown storefronts, there lies a Secret Garden, of whimsical delight. To find the entrance you […]
Beneath the Branches of Mother Willow
This weekend I discovered places in my home state of Illinois that I did not know existed. Places of exquisite beauty and natural serenity. Places that housed Healers and Travelers […]
Kalil Gibran: On Children
Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet is one of those books I try to pick up about once or twice a month. Gibran’s profound insights into topics such as joy and sorrow, […]
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