Poems

I ache for those who have felt no pain, And grieve for those who’ve yet to experience shame. These lessons learned through living life are more than some may ever attain; And yet, it is in living through the pain and shame that we the most may gain. Ne’re let … Read More

Sometimes, I Yearn. . . for a crisp fall apple picked fresh from my Grandpa’s tree, no wax applied, bright and sweet. I yearn for the smell of roasting peanuts in an old iron skillet in his oven hot. There are days that I yearn to hear my Grandma’s voice, … Read More

A soft, gentle rain falls from the sky above. It mingles with newly grown leaves, singing a song of love. The morning breeze is cooled by the rain; brushing against my face in a quiet refrain. Sit a while with me, the droplets seem to say. Your work can be … Read More

It seems the night was long and hard, my mind was tired and worn, but as I drifted off to sleep, I hardly felt alarm. Then as the dreams crept softly ore, my thoughts so pure and sweet, I felt that same old fear come sweeping in, or like a … Read More

I sit in the light of the silvery moon; waiting, wishing, for you to come. The cricket ‘neath the step sings a melody, I think he knows I yearn for thee. I sit in the light of the noonday sun; wondering if this day shall ere be done. The green … Read More