Monthly Archives: December 2010

Last night as I meditated on J D Smith’s courage witnessed poetry challenge, I thought of my parents journey that started when I was 15. I was too tired to start writing then, but words, images and something similar to … Continue reading →

If I were to write today I would say outside our front door cold winds blow below zero inside our house dusty towels snuggle against our front and back doors keeping out brother winds skinny fingers I would share a … Continue reading →

As another departs when I must say goodbye until my cage opens someday I pray Aunt Alma, will you hold her hand show him around love her like a mother tell them stories of how you made your way Denise, … Continue reading →

I stayed up until 4am with you enchanted by your melodious voice hanging on every word I sat so still in your glow when I dared move, slowly I uncoiled one limb at a time I did not wish to … Continue reading →

My mom knew I would love a gamer (D&D type) before I did. She sent herself a letter with his name on it to prove out the timing of her Aha! moment to any doubters. That letter is in our … Continue reading →

“The education and training of children is among the most meritorious acts of humankind…” – Abdu’l-Baha In honor of my friend Rebecca’s dedication to her countless children and because the efforts of teachers are so often overlooked, I’m suggesting each … Continue reading →

it’s not much, this slow motion dance after first snow under blankets, letting Wailin’ Jenny’s wrap around my shoulders daddy asleep or reading quiet in our bedroom let me sleep four hours earlier I sit, listening to children braille late … Continue reading →

I’ve written notes in my mind for weeks I was going to tell a story like children do compose it for breakfast like grown ups do with morning coffee I was going to write a dance then you might know … Continue reading →