IN REMEMBRANCE OF SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY

D.L. McHale asked me to  help write the following poem.  I was honored and proud to do this project with someone so talented.  I had avoided all news of this tragedy until now and I do have to admit this was the hardest poem I have ever helped write.  I really did very little in…

WHO ARE YOU – by Tom Drayton

I am so excited to introduce you to Tom Drayton.  He is one of my newest friends and quite frankly I am head over heels in love with him.  My husband has been warned that high cougar alert has to be in affect when Tom is near.  He is not only one of my sexiest…

AFTERLIFE

Written by PassionWriting and HastyWords The silver light of the moon Haunts me through my windows As the lights creeps inside to find me It takes me to a land I dread   Shadows dance on the walls Performing lyrical recreations Of tortured memories past In countries that didn’t last   The pain and sufferings…

INSATIABLE

Jen sent me an email to start a new duet….her first stanza really inspired me!  Beautiful Jen! Written by Think.Speak.Tryst. and HastyWords Your arms wrap around me Like scarlet red satin My desire for your embrace Is an endless chase That always leaves me craving more   The inward struggle to let go To give…

RESURRECTED SPIRIT

Written by Alex Hicks and HastyWords The early morning fog was thick The clouds had turned to grey The storm ahead was coming fast I wondered if to stay.   Could I once again endure The relenting turmoil it would bring Or could I remain steadfast And seek safety here at last   The clouds…

FOREVER THE REASON

I am honored to make this my 500th post.  Jen LeFever started this poem with me.  This poem tells a story about the most intense longing for someone taken away too soon.  Though sadness comes often she preservers with a strong soul leading her forward. Visit her site to get a glimpse of her soul…

FINDING SPRINGTIME

Written by PassionWriting and HastyWords The storms blow hard The wind slaps my face The darkness is a haze As I struggle to find my way   Icy fingers play piano down my back Distracting me from my priorities From finding my way out of this storm That packs me frozen in a bed of…

I USED TO FLY TO DIFFERENT WORLDS

I’ve turned him into a poet!  Another duet with my great English friend!  Written by The Reclining Gentleman and HastyWords I used to fly to different worlds Painted by your magical words I felt beautiful there, happy And if I weren’t real, I would remain there I used to dream of different futures Populated by…

ANGRY CLOUDS

Yesterday, I was sick.  Stuck in bed and to put it nicely, I was cranky.  I don’t like being sick…wasting time.  But PassionWriting and Think.Speak.Tryst.  both kept me entertained with writing.  I love you girls and am glad we are becoming such good friends.  This poetic duet is by the beautiful Jen LeFever with Think.Speak.Tryst.…

CLOUDS OF UNCERTAINTY

This beautiful girl, PassionWriting,  is so full of life and optimism I was surprised to see how well she pulled this one off.  She sent me the first verse and I loved how she finished it! Written by PassionWriting and HastyWords The clouds of uncertainty Cover me along I look for one last ray of…