My #BeReal guest today is Amy Noble. Today Amy gives us REAL passion. Sometimes we meet people who make a very deep impact on us and they remain part of us forever. Her words spoke to me and reminded me that I am who I am because of the people I have fallen deeply in…
My #BeReal guest today is Karin Bole Tupper. I am very excited to share Karin’s poetry with you today. May we take a few risks and enjoy the life we have. Thank you Karin for this amazing poem. NOTE: If you have poetry that fits the #BeReal theme link it up using the blue button…
My #BeReal guest today is Nicole Marie. Nicole is my favorite poet. She writes things that whisk me into other worlds. BUT it was her picture that first drew me to her. Her tattoos and the stories they told me about her. She is a storyteller both with her words, her dress, her hair, the…
My #BeReal guest today is Briton Underwood Writing poetry heals. It allows a person to dig deep. To really think about what to say. I am always stoked to see someone express themselves with poetry and Briton does it brilliantly. Thank you Briton for sending in the first #BeReal poetry submissions. HEAVY DIRTY SOUL…
Something’s wrong Words itch and claw Surfacing vague Into consciousness Biting at the edges Of my thoughts Something’s wrong Taps on my shoulder But I am not listening Until it begins to feed Devouring my dreams Something’s wrong It begins to scream And it frightens me Understanding Surpasses me Something’s wrong Reverberates inside me Knocks…
I hear the characters Inside the typing The letters that spell Words of sniping I count the seconds It takes the trigger To lock and load With angry vigor Harmful sentiment Intended for harm Packaged pretty Faked as charm Candy coated Adrenaline high Tears surge As emotions fly And I am left Without meaning Making…
Most days I’m a mess, don’t look at me But that isn’t something I’m willing to confess You’re looking through me, I turn away Not ready to be all the things you hope for me You seem to think I am made of steel But I assure you it’s a complex illusion Scraps of paper…
COMING SOON I will be running a new series called #BeReal. I have some really great guest posts I can’t wait to showcase. If you are interested in helping with the series read the following information. #BeReal IN A WORLD SO QUICK TO JUDGE, JUST #BeReal I would love to highlight and promote some poetry inspired by #BeReal so if…
My beautiful friend Shae sent me this beautiful poem and spoken word. She also sent a few links where she read some of her favorite poems I wrote and they are awesome. Weird hearing your words spoken by someone else but it is truly awesome. Thank you Shae!! WAKE UP Wake up little one Your…
I originally posted this poem on facebook. Did you know I have a facebook page? Sometimes I will post poetry straight to the page and I love it when people comment with their own stanzas or lines in return. Every now and then they make it here along with the comments like today! MY FACEBOOK PAGE…
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