Category: Poems

Waling the Desert Sands – A Poem

When we found each other, I had been wandering the desert for far too long. My skin had become chapped by the wind that whipped around me, a barrier built by hate from others who didn’t care to understand me and from myself, all… Continue Reading “Waling the Desert Sands – A Poem”

Glass Magpies – A Poem

I gather letters to myself like a magpie. They are shiny and sparkling and I need to hold light right now.   As I gather them up, the light draws me inward so that I can look at myself, and I can really see… Continue Reading “Glass Magpies – A Poem”

Thirteen Years to Tomorrow – A Poem

I find myself here every year, standing by the same pool of water wondering what the new cycle will bring. It’s been an honour to watch myself grow into who I am, the reflection of me rippled by the water. There was a part… Continue Reading “Thirteen Years to Tomorrow – A Poem”

Rain, Breath and Water – A Poem

I swam with the rain above me. It gently lashed at the windows, creating a whisper that echoed in the air. A woman entered and waved. I called out a Hello! and moved to the left side of the pool. I knew that she… Continue Reading “Rain, Breath and Water – A Poem”

The Brightness of Stars – A Poem

*To my Beautiful Husband. You have become a magician to me. Time has bent and shifted around us. I can still recall that moment right before we said our vows. As I approached you, I could see a line of light that connected the… Continue Reading “The Brightness of Stars – A Poem”