Category: Covid Poems

Stepping Stones – A Poem

For a time, I was broken, unable to find the pieces of myself that I had lost along the way. It felt like my body was crumbling into itself, unable to find stability in a world that it no longer knew. Over time, the… Continue Reading “Stepping Stones – A Poem”

Memory Jewels – A Poem

The breeze ripples the water. Even when it is still, I know that it is in constant motion. There is movement where I can’t see. When the tide comes in, twigs and leaves ride upon its surface. I can hear geese crying in the… Continue Reading “Memory Jewels – A Poem”

The Brightest Star Among Them – A Poem

* For Margaret Hood When I close my eyes, I can see you so clearly. We’re sitting outside and the light is flickering in the dark. The air around us is warm with the scent of food and fire, strawberries and wine. There is… Continue Reading “The Brightest Star Among Them – A Poem”

You Are Light – A Poem

* For my Wonder Mom In Law on her Birthday. ❤ You are a bright candle. Your light fills up the room and brightens the lives of those that surround you. Your light chases away the shadows and illuminates the night. The light that… Continue Reading “You Are Light – A Poem”

The Power of Words – A Poem

When I open my eyes, I am in the dark forest again. The trees around me sigh as if they are content to have me returned to them. I wander among the trees that I know so well but it is as if I… Continue Reading “The Power of Words – A Poem”