My collection of poetry and creative writing is ever-growing! If you are short on time, here is a brief list of some of my top pieces and personal favorites. Thank you for reading them. Also… Music is forever inspiring. Here is a beautiful piece by Luke Faulkner. Breath of a Butterfly – published in…
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On the Wonderment of Dreams
Dreams can be thought, felt, heard, or seen. Dreaming in a sleeping state can be a wild ride or a calming story. There might be bits of truth needing to be glued together or discarded completely. Awake, dreams are the propulsion toward our brightest futures. Living in the hope of your dreams is following the…
Confetti—4 Poems
Here are 4 poems that are different in their own way. But upon closer look, I see that they all have a central theme . . . love. The first one is a poem to my son published on my Medium.com page. It is about his birth story and the sweet kiddo he has turned…
Speare Writt
As the start of 2023 was quickly heading my way, I was feeling like a change was in order. I have been working very hard writing a romantasy novel. I’ve also put pressure on myself to publish more regularly on Medium and write short stories to be published elsewhere. I needed to find ways to…
On the Wonderment of Inspiration
Inspiration can be found flying through the sky, speaking from lips, or under a rock. When your muse calls, there is no ignoring it. You are set free on the wings of possibility. Finding these sparks makes an imprint on your soul, whether they stay or catch a breeze to some other place. Below are…
On the Wonderment of Strength
Strength didn’t originate from the strong, it came from the gentle. To endure hardships with grace builds everlasting compassion that helps lift everyone up. Being gentle is recognizing that willpower grows strong from your heart and soul. Strength from gentleness creates an unbreakable foundation – one of hope. Here is my article and poem about…
On the Wonderment of Imagination
Imagination is what bridges our present mindscape with our future dreamscape. Connecting these places creates endless possibilities which may or may not materialize. In any case, hope is born. To have hope is to live a richly colored life. Thank you for reading my thoughts and poem about imagination by clicking the link below. It…
On the Wonderment of Gentleness
We live in an exponentially diverse world sharing our home with all creatures, great and small. Every living thing plays a role in our smooth-spinning planet. Gentleness is fundamental to maintaining the spin. A gentle touch invites freedom to love. Click the link below to read my story and poem about gentleness published in Gentleness…
On the Wonderment of Serenity
Feeling at peace with yourself and the world is essential healing that benefits everyone and everything. To have a calm mind, spirit, and soul makes room for more light. Recognizing opportunities to improve your well-being starts from the inside out. Everyone deserves to feel the lightness of living a serene life. Below is my article…
On the Wonderment of Storms
Sometimes storms appear on the sunniest of days. Enduring a storm is to appreciate the rainbow left behind. The hard-earned experiences of life thirst for the quenching days of enjoyment. With them brings nurturing water and strength to face what lies ahead, rain or shine. Here is a story and poem about storms, shared on…
On the Wonderment of the Ocean
The ocean is a whole other world, mysterious in its depths, and abundant in life. It recycles billions of years of history through its water, sand, and clouds. To swim in the ocean is to soak in the past and in the renewal of the future. Here are my thoughts on the ocean and a…
On the Wonderment of Trees
Trees are everywhere, but often go unnoticed; silent companions providing us with so much. They live with us side by side never asking for a thing. These faithful friends show us the wind. We can move as they do, gentle in their being, strong in their hopeful roots. Here are my thoughts on trees published…
On the Wonderment of Flowers
Thinking of flowers can help calm the mind. Surrounding yourself with flowers can remind you of nature’s simple beauties. Wildflowers are springing up and sharing their sunshine with all who notice. Keep an eye out and get an uplifting boost of happiness today! Here is my story and a matching poem about flowers published on…
March and April Poems
Here are a few poems that I wrote and published on Medium.com. These spring months had been solely devoted to my kids’ homeschooling, especially as we got closer to the end of the school year. I should have more time to delve into my poetic indulgence soon! Musical Medicine Aureole of a Luna A Poem…
January and February Poems
January and February had been very long, cold months where I’m at. I was not as productive in the poetry department as I would have liked. Here are a few poems I managed to extract from my chilly igloo mind and icy fingertips. They were published in different publications at Medium. com. These links let…
November and December Poems
Here are several poems I’ve written throughout the last couple of months in different publications on Medium.com. Most of them are written in a poetry form I call Centifolia. There is also a double Centifolia, a free verse, and a Twittle. If you click on each link, it’ll take you to Medium.com where you can…
Sip Clouds
1. Flooding waves knocked me over and I fell 2. to sand that sounded a found golden bell. 3. Its song was an opened net that caught me 4. sweeping spirit to shores of harmony. 5. Breathing slow, I took a sip of the air 6. and exhaled calming words heavy with care. 7. Drink…
The Stone Cup
The Stone Cup A scoop of cool air drips across the rim encapturing a warming space within. The stone cup of desert cappuccino slowly spills the pink sunset overflow. A drink as ancient as fossilized sea containing stories carved from history. Sip the wisdom under moon and starfall and rise awake to songs of…
Redwood Forest Walk
Redwood Forest Walk— I tread lightly on the composted trail shedding heavy layers and my fog veil. Open is the air filling my strong mind breathing in rich moss oxygen unwind. Leaving history behind as I walk amongst my ancient friends’ wisdom wind talk. Praising their knowledge with roots balancing standing still in redwood…
Dream Cloud
Dream Cloud— What would it be like if I could touch one; a soft, fluffy, white piece warmed by the sun. I’d keep it in my pocket for always and secretly squeeze it on the hard days. If I saw a tear streaming down your cheek, I would soak it up with my cloud’s…