The Weight of Wings Has Landed (Kindle Now, Paperback Soon!)

Some news from me (and my furry co-stars): Today, The Weight of Wings officially takes flight on Kindle! The paperback will be flapping its way into the world in just a couple of days. If you’ve been following along, you know this book of poetry was written through a year of change, loss, and endings. …

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Upside Down

I accept I'm not feeling peaceI accept my sadness with regard to lossI accept I'm scared about the futureI accept all the various unknownsI accept health anxietyI accept massive change My life feels upside downI recognize none of itI feel differentUncomfortable in my skinThe familiar has goneLeaving in it's wakeSomething foreign It reminds me of …

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New Book of Poetry Coming

I just finished writing my third book of poetry. If you have enjoyed any of my writings, please review them on Goodreads, Amazon and other platforms. We authors rely on it. Thank you so much for the support over the years.  This book is a journey of life and loss: In this raw and poignant …

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A poem for today

The Tide Up down all aroundBipolar maybeBut why bother with a name Like the tide, I'm highI'm lowIt could be one minuteA day DeficienciesMindsetChemistryDon't know I am sure, howeverI am aliveReady to live another dayNoticing allows it to flow in and out So as not to be carried out to sea

Grief

A powerful thingThe angerNegativityDividing me in half Where has that light gone?HiddenBehind the pain Masked as angerCrueltyA song enraged The pause is necessaryA check in is survivalBest not to make things worse There thereLet it flowAmong the ashesof your pain Until all that's leftIs an empty vesselReady to be rebuilt

Magic Dust

https://videopress.com/v/6ayXx36c?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true My second book of poetry is out today in all of the stores. I want to thank you for supporting my work. About the book: 'As the Dust Settles' is an archetypal series of poems that explore love, letting go, and optimism leaving the reader with hope and encouragement. The breadth of poetry covers …

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As the Dust Settles

My second book of poetry comes out on July 19th! 😊💜 You can pre-order now from Barnes & Noble, and other stores. 📖 "As the Dust Settles is an archetypal series of poems that explore love, letting go, and optimism leaving the reader with hope and encouragement. The breadth of poetry covers a diverse sequence …

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The Way of the Teacher

I wrote this poem on the last day of school, before summer vacation. She's doing the dance I taught herHard to connect with all yearShe doesn't know I can seeIn the distance, in another classYet I call her nameA thumbs up I giveI receive one in return Heart swelling A parent stopped me todayHad to …

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As the Dust Settles

My second book of poetry, As the Dust Settles, will be released on July 19th. It is now available for pre-order in all of the stores! I am excited! My first book of poetry, Moments as they Come, explores going through the empty nest transition. For my next book of poetry, I talk about what's …

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A poem for my dad

DAD I see that little girl from long agoShe looks up at her momEyes bright"Where's Dad?" He would be home late that nightWorking hard at schoolBettering himself He was my idolTaught us right from wrong Don't get me wrongWe had our battlesIt had to be crest toothpaste after allChores before play"Who says that's the right …

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