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Tag Archives: poetry
And Your TRUTH Shall Set You Free.
Deborah Cruz, better known as @TruthfulMommy, authors the often hilarious, sometimes make you cry, always brutally honest parenting site The TRUTH about Motherhood. She is the wife to her best friend, a writer, and … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Posts, Show Us Your Roots Guest Posts
Tagged abuse, alcoholism, authenticity, bipolar, book, childhood, Debi Cruz Beck, honesty, Motherhood The Truth, perfection, poetry, roots, silence, Thuthful Mommy, voice, vulnerability, writing
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Relief
a delicate strand of an afternoon– her threads are unraveling, hanging off. she’s thankful for the friend who’s a phone call away. they devour sandwiches, both tired, hungry, worn thin by this day, its drama and defeats. mustard and mayonnaise … Continue reading
Posted in Favorite Posts, My Poetry
Tagged butterfly, cigarettes, friends, poetry, sandwiches, smoking, tired
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Where I’m From–New Orleans
Looking for my Storkie giveaway? CLICK HERE! I found this writing excercise via Galit Breen’s blog, These Little Waves, and she got it from Mama Kat. It’s been on my mind for awhile, but I’ve been distracted. Now it’s time. … Continue reading
Posted in Favorite Posts, My Poetry
Tagged aiming low, anxiety, bipolar disorder, childhood, Galit Breen, gay dad, George Ella Lyon, mama kat, New Orleans, poboys, poetry, red bean, writing prompt
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Magic & Mystery
Magic, mystery and someone else’s master plan have brought you here. You perch daintily in my lap, delicate as a flower. I will not hurt you. You’ve traveled a long way. You are tired. I will take care of you. … Continue reading
A Welcome Sight—Stay With Me
The green shoots of our day lilies are pushing up from the wet, winter-weary earth. They put the cold away, boxing it up tightly. They bring so much lightness in. My heart leaps when I see the first delicate fronds. I feel fresh and new, too. I feel full … Continue reading
I Just Have a Soul Full of Ladybugs.
inspired by a prompt yesterday via Blissdom Wisdom Workshops I just have… wildflowers in my heart I just have… poetry pouring out of a hole in my head. I just have… eyes that are puffy from tears I hold back. Or the tears … Continue reading
Poetry or Utter Crap? You Decide.
In a pile of fall leaves I gingerly sit So much hidden under their crunchy blanket The words I want don’t come. Not a single sound. Except inside my heart still pounds pounds pounds. Why did you call me here? My heart whispers a warning … Continue reading
Red Writing Hood — Debacle
I’m participating with The Red Dress Club again today. The instructions were as follows: This week we’re going to switch gears and write a little poetry. Writing poetry helps us work on cadence and rhythm which can make for better fiction. … Continue reading
