Mother's Presence

After celebrations
fade away,

I think about
the blessings present

In my life, in the form
of messages and calls,

Taking the shape
of friends reaching out

Days after
the craziness is done.

I think of how
My mother would have

Been at peace to
see me happy,

How she is smiling
down on me,

Proud to see
her daughter feel such
joy.

08/23/2019

Falling Rain (a haiku)

Rain falls steadily,
clouds obscuring the waxing
moon rising tonight.

08/22/2019

Strength

I accomplished so much

these past few months,

Yet every now and then,

the challenges emerge.

I need to make sure

that I'm strong enough 

To ask for help when needed,

and believe in my strength.

08/15/2019

Sifting

I sift through
my memories of

My mom over the years,
caring for me

In different stages
of my life.

As I ready myself
for my wedding,

I feel her presence
more than ever,

Yet I still miss her
company immensely.

08/14/2019

Closer

I reached
that moment when
I am close to being
rude if people keep ignoring
the rule.


08/13/2019

Uncertainty

'Yes is a world',
was my mentor's sign-off

At the bottom
of her e-mails for years.

I looked forward to reading
her wisdom on writing,

Poetry, brainstorming
month after month.

I never thought
that uncertain times

Would invade
my peaceful space.

I never thought that I
would spend months, years

Away from my
writing sanctuary.

Some day soon I hope
to share my stories

With her, with our poetry
circle once again.


08/12/2019

Flight (a haiku)

Beautiful Sunday,
butterflies gliding in an
array of colors.


08/11/2019