Stability
Recently, I was accused of being a “live-in-the-moment” kind of person. I’m saying accused because in that particular conversation it wasn’t said as a compliment. Or at least that’s not how I saw it. What matters is, it got me thinking. First of all, I don’t view myself as that kind of person. I would…
Small Big Talk
Let’s talk about the weather Let’s talk about the smell of coffee teasing your nostrils in the morning Or the first sun rays sneaking through the curtains to tickle your eyelashes Let’s talk about goosebumps after listening to your favorite song every single time Or that book that kept you up all night and you…
A Little Bit Better
Maybe I’ll buy myself a pair of yellow boots and a purple hat Carry a bouquet of daffodils everywhere I go Smile at strangers and wave at their dogs Talk to stray cats, sparrows, and trees Maybe I’ll wear long black dresses and carry a small notebook Writing a poem on each bench I find…
Watching Them Grow
I came to pick up my youngest son from the kindergarten with his big brother who’s visiting briefly. My eldest grew a mustache. It still feels surreal when I look at this young man, so much taller than me that I have to stand on the tips of my toes to give him a hug…
Ironic
It’s so sad and ironic how some things we learn are a bit too late. It’s never really too late, of course, but have you ever felt that you can’t help but regret the time wasted on trying wanting hoping to learn something you know now? I could never appreciate being alone in my younger…
Reflections: Coming Soon
If anyone told me a year or two ago that I would be publishing a poetry collection, I’d find it hard to believe. Since I started writing four years ago, I’ve always had several works in progress. I was working on my fantasy trilogy, writing short stories in between novels (for different anthologies and for…
A Piece of Me
I’m looking at his suitcase. It’s packed. I don’t know if we’re forgetting anything. There’s a great chance we are. “Money and documents,” I say, “That’s all that matters.” But I think to myself, “What really matters is that you’re starting a new chapter of your life. On your own. And a piece of my…
What a Funny Time
I’m watching my little son as he sleeps. Marveling at this miracle we’ve created. Trying to wrap my head around how perfect he is. And how this perfect human being came from inside me. It’s such a strange season of my life. My youngest turns 5 next month. And no matter how cliche it sounds,…
Good deeds, cherry tomatoes, and the power of perspective
An old lady in the street was selling cherry tomatoes and figs from her own garden. They looked nice, and I decided to get some. Besides, I figured it would be a good deed since she had to sit there in the August heat on a tiny, uncomfortable chair. I ended up paying much more…
Wake Up
Wake up The world’s gone mad It’s time to run Pack light There’s not much time Take the essentials Throw in some love and faith And strength, you’ll need it And an open mind Some inner peace Will do you good Might even save your life Forget convictions They’re a luxury Pack some common sense…
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