I hold my tongue, when instead I want to lash out. The idiocy that is uttered Stuns the senses, numbs the brain. Can those thoughts be from genuine understanding? Are they a reckless regurgitation Of the company line? Can you explain what you mean, Do you mean what you say, Or are you just plain mean? … Continue reading Out of the ashes
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Make your own rules
Don’t be so loud, someone might hear you Don’t color outside of the lines You’re too big to be a jockey, or an astronaut You don’t have enough grace to be a ballerina Science and math are for boys Girls can’t be strong, can’t be leaders You’re not smart enough You’re not good enough Dreams … Continue reading Make your own rules
Grand entrance
Daybreak makes her grand entrance In a swell of golden light Ombré shades of morning glory The luster of a new dawn Fresh and clean, unfettered Spreads out quelling the darkness Dreams become reality Hope gives way to possibilities Vision transforms into truth
Mind Map
I have lost my way Navigation system fail Need a better map Happy National Haiku Day
Daydreams afloat
A gentle summer zephyr carries my wishes away Swirling and dancing on tiny eddies of air Rising towards the warming sun Tickling my fingertips, ruffling my hair Daydreams lift me higher Buoying my spirit Afloat above the maddening fray
Indulge me
Indulge me Tell me that you love me Even if it’s a lie Hold me Tell me you’ll never leave Even while you’re walking out the door Kiss me Whisper sweet words in my ear Even if it’s her name you breathe Dance with me Close in your warm embrace Even if I’m not the … Continue reading Indulge me





