Published in Write Speak Play·PinnedMember-onlyInner AnarchyIs there peace to be had? — What is this mayhem festering like a boil in my soul? A simmering rage is bubbling, yet can’t be put into words, without calling into question the motives of people around me. When despair and rage serenades, I Wish I were a fearless renegade. Flee this ship of broken dreams. The wasted years…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
Published in The Black Veil·PinnedMember-onlyA Shadow of My Former SelfMy very own purgatory of hell — Have I come so far only to slink away to the murky corners of my jaded soul? Have I quietly quit this life? Dreading the day before me Stretching into long listless years ahead?The Black Veil2 min readThe Black Veil2 min read
Published in MuddyUm·PinnedMember-onlyI Have I.B.S. But It’s Not What You Think!So many acronyms — Irritable Bowel Syndrome is what most people are familiar with when they hear the acronym IBS, which is what my wonderful G.I. doctor informed me of a while back. Quite a while ago, like over a decade and half, if I’m honest. However, IBS can stand for more than Irritable…Health3 min readHealth3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyWhen Poetry Rumbles From Deep WithinYou live in a rhythm so divine — Poetry sings from my soul From my head down to my toes It helps me makes sense of life’s woes. I don’t always know from where the words come; but when I pour my heart out, I feel less glumPoetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
PinnedMember-onlyThe Brother No One Here Knows About.And why it’s easier to say I have no siblings. — I haven’t seen my brother since I was 11 years old. He was adopted by another family so he could have a better life. I knew in my heart it was for the best, but a part of me died when I realized we wouldn’t grow up together. …Loss8 min readLoss8 min read
Jan 18Member-onlyWhen Money is Tied To Self-worthYou’ll always be in the red The title brings up mixed thoughts and emotions for me. What thoughts does it provoke for you? Money and self worth tend to go hand, at least to me, when it comes to feeling like I’m worth what I have. …Money5 min readMoney5 min read
Jan 16Member-onlyGot A Twittle In My Beer And I don’t know why I’m hereLove is a funny thing, no? I often look back at those early years and wonder, either, “Where did it all go to hell?!” or “What the hell was I thinking ?!” But then as I’m oft to do, I try to look at things from another perspective. His perspective…Love2 min readLove2 min read
Jan 11Member-onlyWhy I Have a Distorted View of Sex.This is what happens when boundaries aren’t taught at an early age. — As a little girl, I felt queasy when it came to whatever grown-ups did in the bedroom. I didn’t exactly know what was going on; I just knew I felt nauseous, especially when I heard noises. I felt very confused. Why did adults have to do that stuff? …This Happened To Me7 min readThis Happened To Me7 min read
Jan 9Member-onlyTo Twittle or Not To TwittleThat is the question — I’ve caught a bad case of the Twittles. It’s contagious and infectious, but it’s all good cuz at least it’s not COVID, right?! Besides, laughter is the best kind of medicine. Denise Kendig tagged me so I’ve come up with one more, but truth to tell, I may be full…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
Dec 31, 2022Member-onlyTwittlling My Mind into a PretzelHere’s my attempt — There’s a new trend, new to me anyway, here on Medium I’m just now learning about. It’s called a Twittle. A 100 letter, four line MICRO-POEM. Why not try one for yourself? Carolyn Hastings launched this fun challenge on Medium about two years ago and recently tagged Wire Editor Newman…Short Poetry2 min readShort Poetry2 min read
