Cloudless

Reaching out to the
stars during the cold autumn
night, in cloudless skies.

12/06/2017

Solutions

Suddenly she sees
a solution while breathing
clear, pre-Winter air.

12/03/2017

Placed

Life is
not done, the same
conditions can indeed
change when I put the strong effort
in place.

11/11/2017

Not Done

I try
to keep in mind
why I must hold on to
my passions, knowing that life is
not done.

11/11/2017

Tired

Spending
long hours in
repetitiveness, help
never coming to me as I
tire.

11/11/2017

Grasping

I now
reflect on these
past several days, grasping
on to my life line before I
slip down.

11/11/2017

Elections

Evening
of change, one small
move is monumental
to a bigger audience, now
changing.

11/07/2017

Sunday Life

I have
a quick moment
of peace before walking
into busy conversations
and life.

11/4/2017

Relief

Hours
later I was
transformed back to myself,
and I can now breathe a sigh of
relief.

11/4/2017

Passing

As days
pass by, I try
to maintain a writing
profile, fitting in quick entries
and thoughts.

11/04/2017

Daunting

Keeping
up with daily
writing is more daunting
than I thought, as exhaustion now
sinks in.

11/04/2017

New

New month
leads to a task
seemingly difficult,
yet I need to take that first step
quickly.

11/01/2017

Strength

In a
few short hours,
I welcome the weekend,
but first I must live through a long
work day.

10/20/2017

Lead

The day
remains unknown,
yet I am thankful for
another moment to lead my
children.

10/20/2017

Calm

Biding
my time until
the work day begins with
deep breathing and some alone time,
peaceful.

10/20/2017

Unattainable

The day
to be married
seems unattainable
as I search for employment with
good pay.

10/18/2017

Anxious

Waiting
until the time
to return to work is
near, anxiously awaiting
the end.

10/18/2017

Await

Coming
home to you is
the greatest feeling I
can experience. I await
your smile.

10/16/2017

Pumpkins

Moonlight
on the pumpkin
patch casts a soft glow on
gourds in various shapes, featured
proudly.

10/16/2017

Wishing

I wish
I could spend some
quality time with him,
stealing moments of solitude
and fun.

10/12/2017

Today

Today
I am living
in the moment, trying
to ready myself for a new
event.

10/12/2017

Videos

Watching
old videos
of my niece when she was
learning how to walk brings a smile
today.

10/11/2017

Weeks

It's been
weeks since I last
heard from you, power lines
severed by the hurricane's force.
Silence.

10/09/2017

Confusion

Confused
on how to move,
not wanting to offend,
yet pained with the conflict within
my soul.

10/08/2017

Saturday

Enjoyed
a show with my
fiance this weekend,
and we still have more adventures
to come.

10/07/2017

Fun

End of
the long work week,
and I now await a
weekend filled with dancing, sharing
and fun.

10/17/2017

Long

Readying myself
for an extended work day,
before the sunrise.

10/05/2017

Autumn

As the
season changes,
the cricket's melody
echoes across the cooling sky,
singing.

10/04/2017

Holding

Hold on
to dreams, for they
keep you afloat after
the feeling of self doubt falls to
pieces.

10/03/2017

Suffering

People
suffering through
gunfire and fear while
politicians ignore the need
for laws.

10/02/2017

Priorities

A new
month means it is
time to revisit my
priorities, longing to place
needs first.

10/02/2017

Tragedy

The hate
continues to
spread across the country,
causing tragedy for many,
darkness.

10/02/2017

Influences

I need
to protect my
well being from toxic
influences, since daily wear
cause harm.

09/28/2017

Sudden

Sudden
pain coursing down
my side, nagging me while
I work, hindering me on daily
duties.

09/27/2017

The Wait

His smile
and thoughtful words
keep me from huge sadness
as I wait to hear from good friends,
praying.

09/25/2017

Difficulty

So hard
to feel at peace
while living in a place
where our leader makes us feel
worthless.

09/25/2017

Wrapped

Wrapping
up the weekend,
awaiting to see your
smiling face and loving embrace
once more.

09/24/2017

Spending

Spending
an evening with
memories of the past,
while counting my blessings of what
I've gained.

09/23/2017

Resting

I rest
in his arms as
we wish each other good
night, looking forward to new days
with him.

09/22/2017

Catching

Catching
a good night's sleep
to prepare myself for
an unpredictable workday
with kids.

09/21/2017

Maria's Wrath

Fierce winds
and floods batter
the island where family
and friends reside, throwing them in
darkness.

09/20/2017

Waiting

So far
they were lucky,
yet this time the storm is
directed toward them, ready to
unleash.

09/19/2017

Hurricanes

Worried
about my friends
and family down in
Puerto Rico as the storm is
coming.

09/19/2017

Path

Filled with
questions, I seek
to join a local church,
but my path is conflicted, the
road blocked.

09/14/2017

Enjoyment

We both
enjoyed a night
of good music and friends,
a welcome reprive from stressors,
pure fun.

09/16/2017

Work Week

End of
a long workweek,
treating myself to drinks
and relaxation with loved ones
tonight.

09/15/2017

Hoping

Hoping
for him to feel
better very soon, as
it pains me to see him suffer
daily.

09/14/2017

Worried

Worried
about him night
after night, flashes of
pain invading his body, no
release.

09/13/2017

Free

Seeking
a solution
to my strong, deep-seeded
social awkwardness, hoping to
break free.

09/11/2017

Celebrating

Home from
celebrating
a friend's wedding, loving
their happiness for each other,
dancing.

09/10/2017

Changes

Changes
happening in
life for the better, now
recharging for another day
of fun.

09/09/2017

Irma

Filled with
worry about
my friends and family down
in Florida as the big storm
gets close.

09/08/2017

Busy

Busy
few days of work,
looking forward to an
end, anticipating a fun
weekend.

09/07/2017

Ease

He makes
me feel at ease
when I feel anxious, and
confidence begins to build up
again.

09/05/2017

Returning

Resting
on break, before
returning to the screams
of new children, not yet used to
routine.

09/05/2017

Lambertville

Nature
paints lovely shades
of blue, white, and green on
the natural canvas, hawks dancing
slowly.

09/04/2017

My Niece

Her smile
brightens my day,
playing with her friend on
a breezy late summer day, here
with us.

09/03/2017

Thankful

Seeing
Good friends today,
drinks and dinner a bright
spot to a long week, and I am
thankful.

09/03/2017

Carefree

As the
moon glows
under feathery wisps,
memories of carefree evenings
return.

09/01/2017

Slumber

Busy
Wednesday; my job
taking all energy
away, my soul now awaits sweet
slumber.

08/30/2017

Harvey's Rage

Fear and 

pain in the eyes

of many, surviving 

as the floodwaters rise,

hoping for the rain to cease,

praying.

08/29/2017

Decisions

A big
decision on
who to invite and share
your big moment, narrowing to
a few.

08/06/2017

List

Am now
contemplating
details of the coming
ceremony, beginning with
the list.

08/06/2017

Soaking

Soaking
up the last bit
of the lovely weekend
before the daily grind starts once
again.

08/06/2017

Aqua

Last night
I grew attached
to a gentle creature
of the ocean, the way she cares
for young.

08/03/2017

Mirror

Living
the same life, day
after day, today a
complete mirror of yesterday,
no breaks.

08/03/2017

August 1

First of
the month brings new
promises and stresses
as I continue to weave through
my path.

08/01/2017

Sounds of Summer

Sitting under blue skies
earlier today,

Soaking in warmth,
a glow I missed yesterday

Due to ill health, and now
I relax and take in

The sounds; birds singing
their summer tunes,

Deer rustling in the grass,
resting with their young.

I close my eyes and take in
the sounds of summer.

07/31/2017

Rotate

Revived,
coming to grips
with my situation
as the wheel of life rotates with
the wind.

07/31/2017

Days

The days
draw closer to
his departure; while I
am used to this, it gets harder
each year.

07/08/2017

Celebrations

A fun
celebration
this afternoon, followed
by accessorizing a room
with love.

07/08/2017

Winding Down

Hectic
week winding down,
full of productiveness
while looking forward to festive
outings.

07/08/2017

Goals

Busy
searching for the
right job placement which will
enable me to achieve long-
term goals.

07/05/2017

Moves

I made
a move to my
new neighborhood a week
ago, making a positive change
in life.

07/04/2017

Walks

Taking
a walk with my
fiancé, miles around
the neighborhood with small wildlife
creatures.

07/04/2017

Freedom

A day
of fireworks
and calm relaxation
captures the mood for this day of
freedom.

07/04/2017

Prospects

Resting
before I go
to prepare what I need
to better my future prospects
for work.

07/04/2017

Waiting (Jun 22)

Waiting
for my wrist pain
to disappear, living
with discomfort for almost a
whole month.

06/22/2017

Conversations

Loving
conversations,
taking place online or
over the phone, spending some time
sharing.

06/20/2017

Respite

Looking
into your eyes
is something I long to
do day after day, a respite
from stress.

06/20/2017

Mystery

Hurting
for weeks is my
left hand, a mystery
as to how it became injured,
unsure.

06/19/2017

Leaving

Time moves
very slowly,
trying to make a change
in life, yet something does not want
to leave.

06/19/2017

Attempting

Posting
day after day,
finding the strength to write
even after my mind plays tricks
to stop.

06/19/2017

Quick

I try
to enliven
my desire to write,
the small details of life
attempting to wear me down, quick
and swift.

06/19/2017

Counting

Counting
down until the
day to relocate comes,
packing boxes and closing down
accounts.

06/19;2017

Busy

Busy
Sunday, making
sure errands are taken
care of before we head off to
the show.

06/04/2017

First Day

First day
in June, seeing
Wonder Woman with my
fiance, a welcome break from
work stress.

06/01/2017

Productive

Tonight
I was very
productive, gathering
material for upcoming
classes.

05/30/2017

Memorial Day

Today
we honor the
veterans who made the
greatest sacrifice, so we can
be free.

05/29/2017

Thursday Evening

As the pouring rain
coats moonlit streets, a woman
persists on her path.


05/25/2017

Thankful

Truly
thankful that my
love is recovering
from the accident, a sigh of
relief.

05/24/2017

Tragedy

So much
tragedy in
this world, people harming
one another because they are
different.

05/23/2017

Sunday Evening

Lovely
Sunday with my
fiance, spending the
last few hours together, just
peaceful.

05/21/2017

Shore

A fun
afternoon down
in Monmouth and Ocean
counties, a breezy day of sun
and smiles.

05/20/2017

Long Day

Spent a
long day taking
care of appointments, and
now I finally relax and
breathe deep.

05/18/2017

Once More

Purging
unwanted things
from my home after a
year of apartment life, deep breath
taken.

05/18/2017

Hopeful

Seeking
a better path
financially, new jobs
emerging as the weeks progress,
hopeful.

05/17/2017

Stressing

Stressing
over the tasks
that need to get done now,
so I can have a more stable
future.

05/15/2017

Blessed

A day
of feeling blessed
for the loved ones in my
life, since they show me every day
patience.

05/14/2017

Afternoon

A fun
afternoon with
my grandparents and niece,
also honoring my mother
with love.

05/13/2017

Scare

A scare
leaves me thinking
about the possible
outcomes if I travel down the
wrong path.

05/12/2017

Again

I wait
until I see
her one more time, hoping
that she has her life in order
at last.

05/11/2017

Tension

It rests beneath the surface,
tension threatening to rise

At a moment's notice,
both sides failing to reach

An agreement, yet years
of memories linger,

Mixed with the strong
feeling of pain.

05/10/2017

Storms

I feel thankful for time,
that my journey is filled

With valuable lessons
carried over the years;

My divide in the road,
solitary travel a brief

Detour, reunited
after the tension clears.

I feel blessed that time brought
me the gift of patience,

Waiting for storms to pass,
no matter how lengthy.

05/09/2017

Energy

Resting
before getting
ready for the work day,
gathering my energy for
the kids.

05/09/2017

Evening

As the sun sinks below
the horizon,

The signs of life around
the neighborhood

Begins to quell, slowly
settling into slumber,

Readying itself for
another day of life.

05/08/2017

Weekends

Weekends
filled with writing
and loved ones make for great,
memorable occasions, longing
for more.

05/07/2017

One Track

The train to the city
slowed to a crawl, then stopped.

A packed car forced to wait
until the lone track used

For the weekend is clear.
Its passengers journey

To various journeys,
their thoughts drifting to prompt

Arrivals rather than
fighting with each other.

They all share one track with
discussions, laughter, life.

05/07/2017

Carefree

Loving
a carefree day
with my caring partner,
traveling on the interstate
for fun.

05/07/2017

Brace

Bracing
myself for a
phone call that will decide
my immediate future, clock
ticking.

05/05/2017

Movie Night

Watching
a fun movie
with the fiance while
seeing old friends, a nice end to
Thursday.

5/4/2017

Frozen

Writing
is my life blood,
yet stressors recently
block the mental flow of free thought,
frozen.

05/03/2017

DIfferent Times

Living
in different times,
social media the
new connection for co-workers
to share.

05/03/2017

Spring Evening

Evening
arrives as I
complete the busy tasks
of my day job, now watching my
program.

05/03/2017

Indoors

Staying
indoors today,
mind on activities
for the children so things can stay
peaceful.

04/20/2017

Slumber

Evening,
A quiet night
as I settle in bed
for several hours of calming
slumber.

04/18/2017

Question

Will life
ever improve,
my financial status
changing for the better?
I will discover the answer
in time.

04/15/2017

Spring

Springtime
makes life smoother
to handle, the sweet sounds
of birdsong lifting my soul, now
in peace.

04/15/2017

Waking

Waking
to the weekend,
a brief respite from the
craziness that describes my work
setting.

04/15/2017

Resolution

Praying
for a moment
of serenity, close
to a resolution in work
and funds.

04/11/2017

Wheel

I hope
good news arrives
soon on the job front, since
I grow weary from spinning on
this wheel.

04/11/2017

Frozen

I blame
other people
for the root of my plight,
yet I am to blame for frozen
mindsets.

04/09/2017

Dormant

A new
season is now
blossoming all around
me, yet my mind threatens to stay
dormant.

04/09/2017

Trying

Trying
to overcome
insecurities that
plague my state of mind for some
time now.

04/09/2017

Slumber

Feeling
relaxed after
watching television,
now ready to settle in and
slumber.

04/04/2017

Busy

Busy
Saturday ends
with relaxing at home
with the fiance, watching good
programs.

04/01/2017

Pages

Now a
new page is placed
in my expanding book
of life, the contents filling with
events.

03/23/2017

Emotions

All these
strong emotions
rushing through me,
my mind unsure how to take in
the stress.

3/21/2017

Rushing

Morning
has me rushing
in order to be done
on time for another school day
with kids.

03/17/2017

Counting

Counting
down the cold days
until spring emerges
once again, longing for pretty
blossoms.

03/14/2017

Snowfall

Watching
snowfall with my
loved ones, our beagle now
glancing out the window as the
flakes drop.

03/14/2017

Sunny

A sunny Sunday,
heading to my poetry
group in the city.

03/12/2017

Storm

The storm
rests a couple
days away from our land,
and we rest and prepare for the
changes.

03/12/2017

Now

For now,
I live through the
daily struggles of work
politics and social hangups,
learning.

03/12/2017

One Day

One day
things will come to
a restful conclusion,
my quest for better paying work
on track.

03/12/2017

Resting

Resting
after a day
of preparing for the
big storm, curriculum planning,
and hugs.

03/12/2017

Woman's Day

A strong
woman wakes up
to face a new work day,
thinking about what she needs to
achieve.

03/08/2017

Sudden

Sudden
changes at work
will not hinder my quest
to achieve my long term life goals
quickly.

03/08/2017

Sunday Morning

Waking
to gather my
thoughts, recovering from
infections to enjoy a good
Sunday.

03/03/2017

Creating

Resting,
recovering
from catching pink eye, and
taking time to clean and create
all day.

03/03/2017

Knowing

Knowing
that I always
do the best I can with
the alloted service given
brings peace.

03/01/2017

New

New month
brings uplifting
outcomes, while taking stock
of your blessings, preparing for
prayer.

03/01/2017

Awaken

Awakening to
a slight chill, trying to get
myself together.

02/27/2017

Results

A day
spent gathering
materials for my
new classroom theme, hoping for good
results.

02/25/2017

Track

An end
to a busy
work week, filled with questions
about creating my new theme
on track.

02/24/2017

Fog

Another day of
work lies ahead, thick cloak of
fog blanketing skies.

2/23/2017

Days

I long
for another
evening of poetry,
friendship and laughter, enjoying
the day.

02/22/2017

Rising

Rising
as the sun light
brightens the horizon,
hinting of a positive day
ahead.

02/21/2017

Turn

I learn
about new jobs
as I continue with
tasks, a positive turn ahead
of me.

02/20/2017

Repaired

Fixing
the ring so that
it no longer rests on
the improper hand, an issue
repaired.

02/20/2017

Actions

A child
who is deeply
talented yet acts on
impulse, expressing through hurtful
actions.

02/18/2017

One

An end
to a hectic,
emotional work week,
and I am left thinking about
one child.

02/18/2017

Caring

Giving
huge hugs to a
beloved animal,
so soft in its protective state,
caring.

02/16/2017

Blissful

Blissful
evening, a fun
anniversary with
my true love, sharing drinks and hugs
all night.

02/15/2017

Quality

Loving
part one of our
romantic adventure,
spending quality alone time
with him.

02/14/2017

Joyous

Joyous
morning marking
a special occasion.
Our four year anniversary
awaits.

02/13/2017

Remember

One thing
I must always
remember is to keep
fighting, keep moving to achieve
my dreams.

02/12/2017

Venturing

I am
enjoying a
night out with my true love,
welcome relaxation after
work stress.

02/11/2017

After Snow

A white sheet of ice
covers the sidewalk, garbage
cans tossed to the ground.

02/10/2017

Approaching

Calm before the storm,
a pleasant morning awaits
as snow aporoaches.

02/08/2017

Rain

Rain overflows on
this gray morning, another
day to stay indoors.

02/07/2017

Pages

I sense excitement
as I turn the page,

Awaiting the start
of new beginnings;

Events that will dictate
my personal life,

Stories that will share
sentimental weight.

02/06/2017

Bright

Bright, sunny morning
fighting through winter's cold grip,
bringing rays of warmth.

02/06/2017

Blessed

So blessed
to have a man
who thinks of making me
happy every single moment
in life.

02/05/2017

Hours

Enjoying the last
hours of birthday weekend
with special loved ones.

2/5/2017

Birthday

Thankful
for the blessings
given on my birthday
from friends and family as I now
come home.

2/3/2017

Thinking

As the sun rises,
I think about what I need
to do for my group.

2/2/2017

Goals

Dealing
with work drama
while keeping my goals in
mind is a constant process that
moves on.

2/1/2017

First Month

As the
first month concludes,
we are challenged to fight,
rise up against the new normal
of hate.

1/31/2017

Tuesday Morning

A chilly morning,
slowly rising to ready
myself for the day.

1/31/2017

Fate

Although
times are now hard,
I stay optimistic
that fate will change for the better
real soon.

1/30/2017

Sickness

Work day
transforms into
a day of rest when a
virus gets the better of my
body.

1/30/2017

Highlands

Taking
care of some work
this morning, before the
adventure to Atlantic Highlands
begin.

1/28/2017

Catching

Catching
sacred moments
of peace, leaving stresses
behind until another day,
relaxed.

1/26/2017

Outings

Watching
my former home
on television brings
back many good memories and
outings.

1/25/2017

Wednesday Morning

Morning
brings clearing skies,
temporary relief
from the rainfall plaguing us for
two days.

1/25/2017

Full Force

What I can do now
is dream, wish for a change

In the immediate future,
since my drive to better

My financial state is
now in full force.

1/24/2017

Floods

Many steeets flooded
after the nor'easter winds
pushed the waves inward.

1/24/2017

Impact

I once again chase the dream
to come into my own,

to be secure
as well as content.

I scratch and claw
my way to peace

Each day, yet it never seems
to make a firm

Impact in recent weeks,
and it took the strong words

Of a dear friend
to make a difference.

1/23/2017

Raining

Waking to chilly
weather, the rain expecting
to keep us indoors.

1/23/2017

Continued

Years have gone by,
and the urge to write

Never ceased; it did not
crawl into a dark space,

Left to wither and melt.
My desire to write

Has grown as months
passed by, made louder when

My collection circulated,
maintaining its clear call

As my days continue.

1/22/2017

Sunday Afternoon

Heading
to a day of
poetry and friendship,
sharing with a beloved colleague,
living.

1/22/2017

Thoughts

As sleep
evades me, I
am left to think about
my friends' struggles, and my family's
troubles.

1/21/2017

Beginning

It now
begins, our new
leaders playing a role
they have little knowledge about,
drowning.

1/20/2017

Lost

My thoughts swirl restlessly
like the glass of water

I keep by my bedside,
steadied in brief periods

When meditating, praying
for answers currently paused,

Only to have emotions ebb
and flow when moving,

Not as peaceful as the water
placed close to me;

Restless, searching for a
solution lost in the journey.

1/19/2017

Illusion

A quiet morning
broken by birdsong gives an
illusion of spring.

1/19/2017

Persist

Even
though I persist
to better my work life,
there is always something that blocks
progress.

1/18/2017

Showers

Raindrops pattering
on the ground, constant showers
ending this evening.

1/17/2017

Just Us

I dream of being
in his arms

This busy evening,
loving words whispered

In my ear as we
relax in peace;

Away from stress and hardship,
just the two of us.

1/17/2017

Withstand

My eyes cloud with
frustration when I rise

From sleep, readying
myself for a new day

Even through the struggles,
the doubt, the setback.

I must press on despite
the roadblocks, yet sometimes

I wonder how much more
I can withstand.


1/16/2017

Dread

Another morning
bring more trepidation as
I prepare for work.

1/16/2017

Gathering

A fun
afternoon with
good friends, celebrating
a companion's birthday, a fun
past time.

1/15/2017

Restless

Restless
sleep and bad dreams
clouded a peaceful rest,
finally waking to seek for
his arms.

1/14/2017

Tonight

Anticipating
time spent with my fiancé
after work tonight.

1/13/2017

Once Again

Years have passed,
yet the connection
with my poetic sisters

Holds just as strongly
as it had occurred yesterday.

I can still picture
entering my mentor's living room,
receiving her warm welcome
with open arms.

I would share stories and dreams
with my beloved teacher
and fellow poets,

Spending hours with this
beloved community,
never wanting it to end.

Although things changed over time,
my journey now strewn with curves,
my bond with the poetry sisters
remain the same.

I pray that my circumstances
change fairly soon,
so that I may visit

My beloved mentor
once again.

1/12/2017

Deep Breath

Deep breath
as I ready
myself for another
day. Hoping that today will be
better.

1/12/2017

Drop

Every piece of me
fights to improve

My situation, yet
a big move forward

Is met with more setbacks;
sometimes I wonder

How much longer I can
persist before I drop.

1/11/2017

Wednesday

Cold air retreats for
a little while, warm relief
sweeps through this morning.

1/11/2017

Bridge

It's the warmth she offered
as she laid on my lap

Is what I miss the most;
sitting patiently in the kitchen

For a meal or some
petting behind the ear.

She lived a long life,
yet it still wasn't enough,

As I still think of a spirit
youthful and free

On the other
side of the bridge.

1/10/2017

Coating

Always
very peaceful
to the morning, captured
in the smooth sheets of ice coating
the ground.

1/10/2017

Surprise

A nice surprise
as the day concludes,

My spirit enlivened
as he sends a message;

I ready myself, finishing
the tasks needing completion,

So I can leave, and be
in his arms once more.

1/9/2017

Cold

Strong, freezing cold cuts
into the body before
we step foot outside.

1/9/2017

Tread

Stretched thin
is my fragile
thread of opportunity;
I must tread with caution, so it
stays strong.

1/8/2017

The Day After

The sun shines over
a landscape painted with white,
stretching out for miles.

1/8/2017

That Moment

That moment when
he tells me

'I feel like I'm in heaven
when you open that door'.

My heart sings,
your sweet words of

Devotion guiding my way
through the stressful times,

My soul leaving no room
For sadness.

1/7/2017

Ivory

Snow gently touches
the branches, coating every
pine tree in ivory.

1/7/2017

Relaxation

Now some
relaxation,
two days of ignoring
my alarm clock, until Monday
creeps in.

1/6/2017

First Snow

First snow of the year,
feathers floating to the ground
before vanishing.

1/6/2017

Vision Board

As I construct my board,
I skim through my chosen quotes;

Words being a matter of life...
never feeling defeated
in the midst of defeat...

These words sang in my heart
in years' past, opening the door

To my soul; living, thriving...
how that music silenced
remains a mystery.

My board reflects a vision
waiting to reawaken.

1/5/2017

Teacher's Role

I handle many
personalities, parents
and children alike.

1/5/2017

Patient Mode

I wait for the warm welcome
that never comes,

Her absence being the wedge,
impacting our bond,

My expectant questions
met with unanswered texts

And empty phone calls.
My heart believes in a

Resolution, and my mind
switches into patient mode,

Until we are united
as a family once more.


1/4/2017

Wednesday Morning

The peacefulness of
the morning, scattered by sounds
of the work commute.

1/4/2017

Facade

I approach the
small brick building
with trepidation;

Its windows exuding light,
yet it shields the negative
beacon within.

I unlock the red door,
readying myself to fight
the wave of jealousy

Hiding behind the
inviting red facade.

Waking

Waking
to congestion,
yet that does not stop me
from getting ready for a new
work day.

1/3/2017

Wonderland

All I've desired
lies a few feet away,
where my kindred rests,
painting the branch in a
crisp shade of ivory.

A gentle breeze guides me
toward my final destination,
as I join the others onto
my new, slender home,
resting my limbs,
blending in wintry life.

1/2/2017

Expected

A new day glows;
cloudy, yet still

Shining brightly,
bringing promise

of treats laying within.
Life has a way

Of delivering new
surprises. I am not

Sure if I am prepared for
another jolt to the system,

Yet I think that is how
life operates,

Bringing people surprises
when least expected.

1/2/2017

Complete

Catching
a spare moment
before continuing
the drive home, a fun gathering
complete.

1/1/2017

New Year

Starting
a brand new year
with loved ones, sharing a
meal while thinking about my next
big move.

1/1/2017