Category: Talking Poems

The Written Girl – A Poem

I stare at a blank page and wait for it to speak to me. It remains quiet for a moment, waiting for me to put my fingers on the keys. When I do, the white cloud in front of me begins to ripple. I… Continue Reading “The Written Girl – A Poem”

The Path to Self – A Poem

My life is marked by a series of memories. If I look behind me, I can see them forming the path that I am on. The memories are shaped like paving stones or Tarot cards, each of them a doorway or window into that… Continue Reading “The Path to Self – A Poem”

Man in the Mirror – A Poem

Three year ago, I met the person that lived inside of me. For months, he had been plaguing me with falls down stairs, with the loss of eyesight and speech and a host of other problems. It was when I lost the ability to… Continue Reading “Man in the Mirror – A Poem”

Mom – A Poem

When I was afraid, you taught me about courage. When I thought I was too weak to go on, you taught me about strength. When I didn’t think that I could do something, you taught me wisdom. When I was ready to give up,… Continue Reading “Mom – A Poem”

The Road of Yellow Brick – A Poem

As I walked, I could see yellow bricks being left behind with each step. They sparkled like real gold in the afternoon sunshine. I looked behind me, watching as they formed a path, leading back into my past. I kept walking forward. I held… Continue Reading “The Road of Yellow Brick – A Poem”