While taking my dog out for a jog just the other day, life felt good, the weather felt great, and I felt inspired to write a poem. The morning was quite lovely with a soft breeze, although heavy clouds started rolling in as the day continued. It was raining by the early afternoon, but the … Continue reading An Attempt at Poetry
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Thoughts on a Good Day
Here's a sort of poem in free verse for today. When my heart speaks, I listen and write. The world is an amazing and beautiful place. God is great, grand, and magnificent. Life is a miraculous adventure with many forks in the road. Good conversation is flowing, swirling energy. Happiness is little things and big … Continue reading Thoughts on a Good Day
I Tried
Hello and happy Sunday! I'm thrilled to report that my blog has surpassed 8,000 total views since I first started it up! Thank you to anyone who has stopped by at least once, and to my dedicated "regulars," and to everyone who has signed up to follow my blog. I truly appreciate the encouragement and … Continue reading I Tried
Midsummer Check-In
Being a teacher, I try to spend my summer days relaxing (especially after this particularly stressful and exhausting school year). My summer to-do list starts off with a number of things on it, and although I cross off some of them as the weeks go by, I find myself adding to it and so it … Continue reading Midsummer Check-In
My Name
My Name From his lips, my name was like honey-- golden sweet delicate delicious. I actually really like how this one turned out. Saved the best for last! What do you think of it or of any of the other poems I shared this month? I hope you've enjoyed them. Feel free to leave me … Continue reading My Name
Heroes and Villains
Heroes and Villains Some of us are heroes, Some of us are villains. Those that do good are the heroes, While those that do bad are the villains. But what about the rest of us? What about those of us that just exist and pass through life? Who are we? I had high hopes for … Continue reading Heroes and Villains
Travel Poem
Traveling Passport in hand, the World at my feet. Where should I go? Maybe I'll... Hop on a plane to the balmy beaches of Fiji... Board a train in Scotland to see the Highlands... Sail the clear waters of the Greek Isles... Take a road trip from California to Massachusetts... Ride a horse in Wyoming... … Continue reading Travel Poem
F Word
F Word My favorite f-word is fierce fabulous feminine fun friendly foxy fearless. This poem is not meant to offend anyone. As you can see, I didn't use the actual f-bomb in my poem. Instead, I chose empowering and positive words. As always, thanks for stopping by. β€
Waiting
Waiting Waiting for a slow dance beneath the stars. Waiting for a stroll at sunset. Waiting for a soft kiss in the rain. Waiting for time to inch us closer to no more waiting. Don't say I didn't warn you: I really am terrible at poetry. As always, thanks for stopping by. β€
Haiku
So while digging through some of my old written works, I found this haiku that I wrote in 2002. It's not good at all, but it is a fun one. Flirting Haiku It was all for fun. With mischief in our bright eyes, we enjoy the spark. I hope you'll come back again soon, as … Continue reading Haiku