Poem: when will life return? (haiku)

When will life return back to the normal we had not this new normal. Sorry I’ve been so busy. My … More

Prose Poem: narcissism vs grace 🙏

1) Narcissists never see you./They only see themselves/a surface mirror of distorted reflections./They don’t remember because they don’t listen./They don’t … More

Madam Maxwell finally arrested (videos and haiku in 10 variations)

1) The Madam, Maxwell elite socialite and pimp had more than enough 2) but she wanted more. Will she get … More

Memoir Poem: Survivor’s Guilt by Association

Because I thought I didn’t suffer enough I wore guilt as a shield Can’t shoot me down if I already … More

Poem: Art is Telepathic (haiku in 3 variations)

1) Poets sculpt with words Through metaphor and symbols Sensitivity. 2) Artists tell the truth Letters are lines and colors … More

Poem: Midlife blues (haiku in 7 variations)

1) Feeling sad today No particular reason How did I get here? 2) When we’re young we think We have … More

Poem: my message

My message is about unity the strength to overcome hatred. Survive and not become hatred. Forgiving as much as you … More

Poem: the Art of Editing (haiku)

Editing the frame Sifting, weeding perfection what you’re meant to see. Pay attention. What is included and what’s cut out … More

Memoir Prose Poem: Runaway Princess

Chocolate milk and cheesecake only for me/pink walls my mother painted all by herself/with a paint roller on a ladder … More

Poem: god is not a tyrant

I am a flower smiling at the sun growing patiently higher rising to meet god who lives in the trees … More

Protected: Poem: Unity but not at the expense of truth

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Protected: Poem: I’m a badass, Namaste! 🙏

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Protected: Poem: part of the problem

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Protected: Poem: hope’s in hiding, like sheltering in place

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Poem: Community

WordPress writers and artists you are awesome. We’ve supported each other through calamity and uncertainty. We’ve kept each other sane … More

Poem: denial With your own eyes

Imagined Conversation: M:“You saw it with your own eyes” B:“You imagined what it meant” M:“I was a child who didn’t … More

Protected: Prose Poem: Don’t punish all

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Protected: Poem: Anarchy is a wasted revolution

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Poem: Destruction

Martin Luther King led peaceful protests He understood that destruction isn’t justice. Breaking windows, burning cars, throwing rocks what does … More