April 6, 2017

Hidden

Hidden pain buried deep Terrible secrets to keep You can never let anyone see That’s the lie I once believed Mired in fear my heart grieved Truth set me free _______________________________ Sharing for Open Link Night at dVerse Poets Pub. Head over and read some other great...

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April 4, 2017

I’m Not a Pirate

A pirate’s eye patch I won’t wear Strap a peg toe on me You shan’t dare You think it’s funny I don’t Laugh all you will Said Roman, I won’t _______________________________ At dVerse Poets Pub today, Lillian is calling for a little anthropomorphism. I had to make...

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March 28, 2017

Hot Air

Her ego filled the room like hot air fills a balloon If only she’d jump in the basket and float up, up and away Spare me from her know-it-all contradictory statements But alas, she does not so I smile and nod planning my escape _____________________________________...

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March 8, 2017

Showing My Scars

This Saturday I’ll be speaking at a conference called Shattering Stigma with Stories. I attended this event last year and experienced the powerful and informative stories of real people who struggle with mental illnesses, including anorexia, depression, and bipolar disorder. One of my writing friends, Leanne...

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March 3, 2017

Giggles of a Cutie

I didn’t mean to get him in trouble But I couldn’t help playing peek-a-boo with the cutie in front of me squirming in his father’s arms at Ash Wednesday service we’re supposed to be solemn But I made him giggle I think God smiled ____________________________...

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March 3, 2017

God’s Sense of Humor

Do you think Jesus giggled as a little Jewish boy Did He make the children laugh out loud when He told them a story When God created the platypus did He chuckle to Adam and say Look at the crazy creature I made today ____________________________ I’m...

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