July 31

Love and War

The concept of war brings forth thoughts of risk, fear and destruction. The concept of love brings forth thoughts of security, peace and excitement. Or does it? Somehow these ideas are interchangeable. Civilians need not enlist in the armed forces to find themselves standing on the front line of a combat zone. After all “Love […]

July 28

Picture Perfect

Picture Perfect Look into this picture, beyond the words What do you see? Do you see picture perfect blue eyes Or black and blue Hand made by me? Glamorous lives of the rich and famous Not always the case We all have our skeletons behind closed doors Demons to be erased Everything lost in pain […]

July 26

Holding Out For The Fairy Tale

Today my daughter and I had a conversation about love. Jennifer Lopez after several failed attempts at love and marriage said it best… “I’m holding out for the fairy tale.” I love that! So I proceeded to give her my best synopsis on finding the fairy tale. First of all your Prince is someone who […]

July 24

Children

July 20

Gypsy

You’ve crossed my path Come along for a ride Don’t ever look back Leave your soul behind Only play with matches if you want to get burnt Only run with scissors if you want to get hurt Life is perilous road with a gypsy Goodbye safe haven Security in the dust Welcome unchartered road Spontaneity […]

July 17

Tonight

I’ll be seeing you tonight It’s been awhile Time has taken its toll Distance has done its damage I wonder if you’ll still look the way I remember I wonder if your touch will still be tender I see your eyes the day you left Feels like an eternity Time has matured me Distance has […]

July 13

Damsel in Distress

My first Halloween costume was a fairy princess. My greatest honor was receiving a sparkling tiara. On my wedding day I longed for the storybook, royal ceremony. As far back as I can remember, I had a dream and it had nothing to do with our nations equality. I wanted to be a princess. Set […]

July 06

Empower

There comes an undeniable moment in life where we must reinvent ourselves. We must choose courage instead of allowing our fear to dictate our future We must not allow pain to behest our choices Be resilient Believe in your worth Be brave Be confident Remember the things you were passionate about in your youth Embrace […]

June 27

I Need You

June 25

Carry Me

Carry me In my weakness Hold me As I lay broken Rescue me From the depths of these silent Prayers unspoken Find me Where I’m lost Hear my Silent cries Guide me As I wander through this desert of dark times Can’t I just go back Can I See your face Hold me close to […]