America’s Heart Dilemma
Photo by Michael Fenton on Unsplash On the twentieth anniversary of terrorism wrought upon America September 11, 2001, former President George Bush gave an impassioned plea to not only guard against future acts of violence from enemy nations, but to also resist the...
Influencer
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
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
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...
Simple on the Sideline
Photo by Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash SIMPLE ON THE SIDELINE I’m standing on the sideline Serving simply with a byline. Wallflower at the party, Gardening flowers in the yard. I work behind performance scenes So others might achieve their dreams. Content audience...
Coming Alongside
Photo by Coen van de Broek on Unsplash It happened again: a 20 mile bike ride in 90 degree Mexico heat proved to be more than I could handle. Oh how I wanted to be the cycling partner my husband so deserves, but once again I failed. Basically, I bonked after 15 or so...