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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Based on my poem, "Sweet Spot" from my book, As the Dust Settles. https://youtu.be/-YB4cx65ezg?si=WgKYf2p0QNkP1W21
I got excited todayIt started with an ideaThat idea turned to an inquiry to my greater selfGuidance was givenIt was simple; put the idea out there and see what's already thereMore ideas, images, ways to make it work Then I rememberedWhy not? The days of creating and manifesting had gone darkA deep slumber evenBut that …
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 …
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
One day I decided to breatheAnd the dam openedAs tears cascaded down my faceUnaware it was all there Often misunderstoodAppearing angryPettyUncaringCold It is only a protectionOf my heartNavigating painDisappointmentSadnessImmense grief BreathingBrings me back to my centerMy heart
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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