I bathed in toxicity
because
I felt I couldn’t do better.
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It only took a year and a half longer than I planned but my latest collection of poetry is now available. I switched titles from the Few Words series to beginning the Accidental Poet series. The new title reflects what I represent and who I am. It also doesn’t seem as stuffy as the previous title. Continue reading
Grandma brought home a treat
a big old pig for her family to meet.
Pumbaa is what he came to be known
but this Pumbaa was alone without Timon. Continue reading
Watch closely
the boy with an easy grin.
You don’t know
what pain he is hiding within. Continue reading
As a writer, or someone who attempts to put thoughts into words that others can relate to, I admit I sometimes get a little jealous when I read or hear other’s works of art. I’m hoping this is a common problem and I’m not the only coveter in the mix seeing how the sin of coveting is so serious it merits a mention in the top 10 Commandments everyone is familiar with. There are just some writers out there that regularly make me take notice and I secretly – or not so secretly – wish I was the one who penned their words. This is an example of one of those times. Continue reading
In honor of Dr. Seuss’ 108th birthday
I am a rhyming fool today.
So, here is my day in review
Told in mini-Seussisms for you.