In the hush of winter’s breath, my thoughts alight, To you, my daughters, lost in the tapestry of night. The echoes of laughter, once vibrant and near, Now distant whispers, fading, but oh so dear. As the holidays approach with their festive cheer, I pen this verse, a silent prayer […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreQueer 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 […]
Read MoreA 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 […]
Read MoreWhy I Weep
I cry because my inner child is weeping, Every step I take, the tears are seeping, Through the cracks of my resilient soul, A story of survival that’s taken its toll. In the depths of neurodivergence, I find my path, A journey unique, where others may laugh, But my inner […]
Read MoreFrom 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. […]
Read MoreFaithland: 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 […]
Read MoreGrace 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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