Category: Poems

Covid Fears – A Poem

It is the unknown I’m afraid of. The force of it wipes all rational thought from within me and I am left with the tangles of what remains, mere ribbons that flit and flap in the wind where rational thought used to reside. It… Continue Reading “Covid Fears – A Poem”

The Forest Again – A Poem

The leaves have been whispering again. They have led me to the edge of the trees and I try to look in, to see past the dark foliage but I cannot. I look at my hands, at the scars that still remain from the… Continue Reading “The Forest Again – A Poem”

Star Light Magic – A Poem

This poem is for Sharon who is wonderous! You are made of stars. There is a music that sings every time you enter a room. I’ve come to think of it as the music stars make when they are given an earthly form. You… Continue Reading “Star Light Magic – A Poem”

The Keys to Light – A Poem

This poem is for Bev. Happy Birthday! The light that you carry burns so brightly. Being near you, our skin is bathed in gold and we can feel its warmth. However, we are not in normal times. Now, as we remain apart, I recall… Continue Reading “The Keys to Light – A Poem”

Still Unbroken – A Poem

There are still times when I feel broken. I am walking on a path covered in sand and I can look back at each step that I have taken. Though the ground may look flat to you, I see mountains, peaks and valleys. I… Continue Reading “Still Unbroken – A Poem”