Release

When in
deep thought, I pick
up the pen and paper
and describe my deepest thoughts and
wishes.

07/31/2018

After

After
the gathering,
I ready myself for
new aspirations while going
to work.

07/30/2018

Tears

I never thought
we would gather
to reflect on
your death.

Fond memories,
morphing to the
final weeks of
your life.

I knew we were
there to reflect,
yet your loss still
hit hard,

Our reflections
culminating
to the active
free write:

Tear Water Tea,
my memories of you
crashing across my mind
like waves,

Splintering the lock
that held my composure
at bay, my mind
almost breaking.

And then,
the emotions stedied.
my control returned.

I was with my
loving group, yet
I needed to
stay strong.

I know that I
am not alone
in my mourning.

Yet, the tea must
wait for another time.

The tears may flow, alone.

07/29/2018

Bonding

I love
connecting with
my poetry sisters
as we share in New York every
summer.

07/29/2018

Closeness

Only
hours away
from meeting with my close,
sacred poetry therapy
circle.

07/28/2018

Dedication

Spending
hours prepping
for a new theme next month,
the material loved by the
children.

07/27/2018

One More

One more
day of dreary
skies, and we are hopeful
for a break in the weather and
run free.

07/26/2018