Category Archives: poems

Driving with you through a national park, I saw a sign. With colors faded and dial missing, It proclaimed, “Today’s Fire Danger.” Did you see it too? Its faded rainbow pie pieces Were still there ready to be served to … Continue reading →

….. CALL: …..He is abusing me.  Please will you help? RESPONSE: …..Be quiet, my sister.  Take this not to heart.   CALL: …..His beating has opened deep wounds. RESPONSE: …..You portray only pain.  You must learn to rejoice.   CALL: … Continue reading →

One magnet rests in my right hand The other sits in my left hand. My hands apart, both seem at peace. My hands draw near, gripping each piece. Peace broken, now they fight my pull, For each one presents the … Continue reading →

I stand in a valley Windy violence buffets Me in deepest darkness. In this pass I struggle, Uncertainty roots my Feet in stormy locus. In my hand I hold tight Bitterness, a lantern Sheltering fragile flame. Hope’s the flame I … Continue reading →

We need new words. He came into my room In the darkness, In the night. … (Due to html formatting constraints, I have posted “Who Hated Whom?” in PDF format here.) 

Be a big girl. Be a tough girl.  Laughter. Enjoyment. “Look at that new guy. He thinks he’s so cool. Don’t worry.  We’ll get him.” I looked where they looked. I saw the new guy. I saw, but I see … Continue reading →