The Silent Tears of the Holidays

In the stillness of winter, an unfolding narrative tells of courage and grace, unrestricted by conventional lines. The soft glow of festive lights paints a subdued backdrop, casting shadows upon a heart yearning for space to evolve. Within the framework of traditions, a silent journey unfolds, with the echoes of […]

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Queer in Corners

In shadows where norms cast their heavy cloak,I’m a captive of whispers, society’s yoke.Trapped in a lattice of conformist gaze,Love masked, a kaleidoscope in hidden ways. Queer in corners, where whispers entwine,Obscured spectrum, a vibrant design.Fingers tracing edges of societal norm,Invisible rainbow in a monotone swarm. On straightened stages, a […]

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A Tapestry of Many Seams

In the land of liberty and dreams, A tapestry of many seams, I find a fire, a seething rage, For injustice on every page. Marginalized voices, silenced, ignored, Systemic privilege, often ignored, In this land of opportunity, Not all share in its unity. I’m angry, not for anger’s sake, But […]

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From the 52 year old me to my younger self,

Dear Little One, Today, as I ink down these words, marks the fifty-second year of my life—a tapestry woven with joy, struggle, resilience, and love. I’m taking a moment to whisper through the corridors of time to reach out to you, my younger self. There’s much to share, dear heart. […]

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Faithland: A Poem of Roots and Sprouts

In the garden known as Faithland wide,Old oaks stand tall, their arms open wide.Fresh saplings spring from the fertile ground,Each has a story, a journey profound. Old oaks boast of roots deep and grand,Guardians they claim, of this sacred land.Their leaves have felt autumn’s cooling breath,And endured through winter’s symbolic […]

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Grace Beyond the Vineyard: A Spoken Word on Matthew 20:1-16

In a world pulsing, racing, always chasing time, We stand at the crossroads, counting every dime. Lined up, hands out, waiting for our share, Wondering if the scales of life are truly fair. But Matthew tells a tale, an ancient story retold, Of workers in a vineyard, a truth to […]

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