Category: Poems

The Queen of Wands – A Poem

When I think of her, I picture her inside a fencing arena. She is holding an épée. As she lunges and parries with her opponent, she moves with sure grace and precision. All of her movements are filled with passion and she fights with… Continue Reading “The Queen of Wands – A Poem”

Three of Me – A Poem

I was trying to explain my body to someone else. She listened closely, her face showing openness, concern. I often feel as if there are three of me in one body. She cocked her head to one side, giving me a confused look. What… Continue Reading “Three of Me – A Poem”

Wishful Thinking – A Poem

I wished for what I thought to be impossible. I had been mistreated and scorned by love, so instead, wished for what I thought was only a flight of fancy. I went out into the garden, the moonlight shining on all of the flowers,… Continue Reading “Wishful Thinking – A Poem”

Focusing the Light – A Poem

I went to a reshoot of my promotional video for The ABC’s to Getting Published. The camera man wanted to film me writing. So I did whatever a writer does when offered a pen and paper: I wrote. Here’s the poem I wrote while… Continue Reading “Focusing the Light – A Poem”

The Power of Forgetting – A Poem

I was blinded by the sun and didn’t see him until he was walking next to me. He smiled and I was struck by how insincere it was. Long time no see. How have you been? I tried to place him. I had no… Continue Reading “The Power of Forgetting – A Poem”