See Their Faces

See Their Faces

by | Non-Fiction

Image by wendy CORNIQUET from Pixabay  I see the turning wheels of his unique autistic mind helping him remember each step of the rehearsed blocking and choreography. His eyes, the windows to his precious soul. I marvel at his talent: the strong, perfect-pitched...
America’s Heart Dilemma

America’s Heart Dilemma

by | Non-Fiction

Photo by Michael Fenton on Unsplash On the twentieth anniversary of the act of terrorism wrought upon America September 11, 2001, former President George Bush gave an impassioned plea to not only guard against future violence from enemy nations, but to also resist the...
Influencer

Influencer

by | Non-Fiction

Photo by Emily Morter on Unsplash  For quite some time now, I’ve been trying to figure out an accurate definition for the term “influencer”.  It seems to be a label thrown around quite readily these days, and as far as I can determine, it has a broad application. Not...
Who I Have Always Been

Who I Have Always Been

by | Poetry, Published

Poem published in Anti Heroin Chic literary journal, August 2020.  Photo by Ante Hamersmit on Unsplash WHO I’VE ALWAYS BEEN   I am who I have always been Little girl dancing in the wind Carried away by singing words When no one else is watching.   I am who I have...
Earthen Vessel

Earthen Vessel

by | Poetry

Photo by Egor Myznik on Unsplash EARTHEN VESSEL    A simple jar of clay Vessel of the everyday carries earthen treasures necessary for the job.   Made of dirt and water Shaped sturdy by the potter Transports what’s made useful for the crafting of the art.   Not kept...