Month: November 2019
The missing piece
You know you’ve had a gap A limp a lisp A deficit Before you know it It seems just by chance You brush up against A piece you did not expect It takes a while to realize Your walk is smoother Your speech is clearer Everything seems easier What is here now You’ve never had before Amazing to find You rolled right onto it … Read More The missing piece
A Song and a Prayer for My Family
-“Prayer for My Family” It’s been the biggest part of me The longing for home Home is where my people are For many years I was separated Holidays were heartbreaking Life was incomplete without them God blessed me with my own Three amazing daughters Who have multiplied My fifth grandchild is on the way Four boys and a girl I … Read More A Song and a Prayer for My Family
The Three Little Pigs
The first little pig lived in a straw house He had no worries about anything He wanted a quick start He wanted to go about life Hating to worry or fuss Not a strategist was he A live by the seat of your pants one he was A shared thought by the young Until life smacked him down a notch When everything went … Read More The Three Little Pigs
Take it to the limit
Come on, and take it Just one more step I know you can’t see Where you are going is a mystery And it’s been so hard But try with all your might For one second to believe That I am trustworthy To lead you on To where you won’t need A guide to rely on You will have an epiphany I know, I have … Read More Take it to the limit
Inspired
I am at one with myself I am a teacher I am a listener I am a pro-claimer I want more So much more I want to follow The path that leads me to it I am standing on the high board Not sure if I know how to swim But I want to trust That my soul knows the way Fueled by my … Read More Inspired
Night Musing
This is new for me Writing while the news is on Good test to see Can I think and feel myself While all the world is running a muck The media frenzy pursues Relentless and persistent The narratives compete Push and pull Rip and tear We are in a war for the mind But who will take the time To do the work to … Read More Night Musing
Born to be Free
I am breathing hard as my steps are pulling me forward Winding through the trees my heart races I left the path seeking adventure Always needing to explore to find the unexpected There is just so much more So many live by the rules Safe in a ritual of obsessive order Stifled by a strict regiment I ran out the door Freedom is power … Read More Born to be Free