Category: Poems

Living Words – A Poem

I woke one morning with words etched into my skin. I tried to read them in mirror, but the writing was backwards. My friends noticed the words and asked why I had tattooed myself with just a fraction of a sentence. I woke the… Continue Reading “Living Words – A Poem”

People From My Past – A Poem

We were walking back from the coffee shop, drinks in hand, when I saw him. I gestured to her and made sure she had seen. I pointed to him, saying That’s my ex-husband. It was the first time I had seen him in six years. Later,… Continue Reading “People From My Past – A Poem”

The Mind Garden – A Poem

I came upon a doorway. It was tall and narrow and was made from old wood painted red that had faded over time in the sun. The doorway was unremarkable except for two reasons: It stood in the middle of a parking lot and… Continue Reading “The Mind Garden – A Poem”

My Life Is Up To Me – A Poem

I was lost inside of myself. I had forgotten what it was to actually live. I had given up, had chosen to hide in the dark. It wasn’t as painful as the light. I had given up. I was raised not to be a… Continue Reading “My Life Is Up To Me – A Poem”

A Language Upon the Leaves – A Sonnet

I thought I’d try something different.  I don’t normally write poems with any rhyming scheme or iambic pentameter. However, I thought I’d try my hand at writing a sonnet. I made a comment on Facebook the other night that I felt like writing love… Continue Reading “A Language Upon the Leaves – A Sonnet”