Category: Poetry
Blank Lines
Open possibilities Waiting to be written Within the blankness lies masterpieces little ditties mournful sagas irrefutable facts All wait there Whispering Dreaming Dancing in the in between Both existing and not existing Both written and not written Read more
If Wishes Were Prayers, I would Save the World
I wish life was easier. I wish things didn’t hurt so easily. I wish I knew how to exist in a world not designed for me. I wish I had listened to myself instead of valuing the opinions of others. I wish I had loved myself sooner. I wish I had done things my way.… Read more
To The Warm Winter Sun Shining Through My Window
Golden winter sun Illuminating my window With your golden warmth *** The fire in my heart is quickened As I bask in your radiant light Soaking up every precious drop *** I am the sunflower to your sun My face aligned to your southern splendor In awe of your warm winter hug Read more
Swirling Haikus In Golden-Brown Hues
Autumnal snow globe Swirling reds and oranges Gently floating down *** Blanketing the world In a festive fall carpet Of golden-brown hues *** And then the wind comes Blowing through the glass domed sky Shakes it up again Read more
Is it Hot in Here or is it Just Me?
I’m so hot Like an aughts Paris Hilton Like Mugatu at a fashion show So hot right now *** So unbelievably hot *** The air kisses my naked shoulder Leaving my skin Steaming Smoldering Scorching Too hot to handle *** I need more air on my skin A gentle breeze’s caress I want goosebumps I… Read more
A Frightening Glimpse Inside My ADHD Brain
Last week’s ADHD tax was almost $130 From a weekly grocery subscription Because I couldn’t remember If I forgot to cancel it *** I forgot that I remembered To cancel the order I only remembered that I didn’t forget When the order didn’t come Read more
Anything Can Be Beautiful If You Look Closely Enough
Little strip of plastic Caught in the wind Of cars racing by *** I see your beautiful dance *** Graceful and spritely Pirouetting between cars With joyful exuberance And a reckless abandon *** You may be just trash Trash with pizzazz Not trash to me *** I wish I had your joie de vivre Your… Read more
My Cerebral Silly String Think it’s Party Time
Haiku Smorgasbord The random cacophony Inside of my brain *** Tangled ball of yarn Each thought a different color A beautiful mess *** Where will this thread lead? I cannot quite grasp the end It rolls out of reach *** Other thoughts fly by Bouncing red rubber dodgeballs Smack me in the face *** I… Read more
Scrubs Are NOT One Size Fits All!
I wrote this poem back in my hospital days, for the OR manager at the time, who had been lamenting to me about her inability to find a comfortable pair of scrubs. Like the good, responsible employee that I am, I memorialized her complaints in rhyme. Did I mention I don’t do boring well? Ode… Read more
Summer Has Left the Oven on and Now We’re Overdone
It’s too hot out For September *** I want to yell Sweat pooling down my back As I write these words Triple digit days Belong to July Or maybe even August Not September *** Summer and fall have collided A mismatched mashup Both trying to stake their claim Vibrant oranges and reds Decorate both tomatoes… Read more