Sometimes when I’m bored or desperate to create, I open my Poem-A-Day book, turn to a random page, and free-write. This time around it was “Do your best to write the worst poem ever.” The Worst Poem Ever I want…
Tag: anxiety
Anxiety: A List Poem
A few Christmases ago, I received a book called Healing Through Words, by poet Rupi Kaur. One of the exercises is to write a list poem based on one of several suggested topics, including grief, hope, friendship, shame, self-doubt, and,…
The Broken Parts I Share With My Daughter
The pandemic saved my life in many ways, but one of the most critical has been my discovery of and love affair with poetry (and writing classes in general). I am forever grateful to my professor/writing mentor and the inspiring…
Mater Dolorosa
Another piece that came out of my recent poetry class. I originally wrote it on a summer beach day in August, after a particularly hard week with my daughter. Mater Dolorosa I’m sitting on the beach Hand poised Over my…
A Parent’s Prayer
My daughter is struggling right now and, as her momma, I am, too. Please pray for her. A Parent’s Prayer A stillness settles over me Soft and snug, yet heavy A battered cloak Warmed Against the brutal reality Of my…
Through The Eyes Of A Child
Every so often I’m reminded of how ill-equipped I am to be a momma. Oh, who am I kidding? I’m reminded of this every single day. Those of you who read my blog regularly may have noticed how infrequently I’m…