It's been so long since I've posted here, but this is a poem I've been revising after some much appreciated feedback from my writer's group... I’ve never really wished I could change the past until now. Not my own, but someone else’s. I wish I could will them to have chosen differently, At least, in … Continue reading Transmogrify
“In the Desert, Seeking Hope”
Granite monuments not formed by hands, Prime pieces for climbing, or sitting, or waiting; A palette of beiges and browns spread out That surround us all. Brightly colored backpacks move Like honing devices to guide us as We trek –we humans in the wild, Crossing the desert. In a land that is feral … Continue reading “In the Desert, Seeking Hope”
“1000 Years Twice”: A Poem for a New Year
When is it time to let go? When is it time to wave the white flag? Not in defeat, but in victory. Victory over pride Victory over exile Victory over self. That victory which only comes in denial - Denial of all that you thought you needed; All that you thought you were. … Continue reading “1000 Years Twice”: A Poem for a New Year
“I Need to Let You Go”
It’s time that I release you From the center of my orbit Around you. The well-planned life of ours Was quickly, yet methodically, Scrawled out on the parchment of my mind, Since the moment I felt it right to begin (not the first time we met, but the second). The story seemed to just … Continue reading “I Need to Let You Go”
I’m published!
So I ventured out into the fray...and finally finished one of the many short stories I've been working on. But instead of it remaining in fantasyland, it's actually now available in an anthology of short stories, published by the awesome Ethan Renoe. (Seriously, you have to check out his blog). While he's a fantastic writer and … Continue reading I’m published!
Love in the Era of “Adulting”
Growing up my cousins and I had a special place at the back of my aunt and uncle’s suburban tract home. This magical room (for some unknown reason) was always called “Never-Never Land.” During every Thanksgiving, and Christmas, and Fourth of July that passed during the 1990s, the five of us young cousins escaped into … Continue reading Love in the Era of “Adulting”
Untitled Poem
So we meet again, dear friend In this state of loneliness I hadn’t seen the signs I was approaching. Too often I felt secure along the way Until these moments, When reality sinks in Here you are again, dear friend Either for me to ignore, or, (let’s be real), to welcome. To set up … Continue reading Untitled Poem
The Politics of Anger
So here we are, 2017 upon us. Ringing in the New Year always means time for change; fresh starts, new beginnings, and resolutions. So how about some self-reflection, shall we? But not about the usual topics-relationships, dieting, exercise, etc. How about some post-election, political self-reflection? Yay, so much fun, right?!? For Clinton supporters, frustration at … Continue reading The Politics of Anger
Gender and Hollywood- “Joy”
Katniss. Hermione. Merida. Elsa. Blackwidow. These are just a few examples of strong, female heroines that have graced movie screens in the last decade. Regardless of the ingrained patriarchy by which Hollywood has created countless films, it would seem that a tide has turned in the way women have been portrayed on screen. Much has … Continue reading Gender and Hollywood- “Joy”
Avoid Disillusionment: Why Presidential Campaigns Matter
Presidential campaign debates-not exactly the sort of entertaining fare most people look forward to, invite friends over to watch, or DVR for the next morning. No, they tend to be for the viewing pleasure of those few political junkies, fodder for cable news pundits, and as reinforcement of political party rhetoric. But not so this year. … Continue reading Avoid Disillusionment: Why Presidential Campaigns Matter
The Great and the Simple 