Mt. Rushmore 2020
It was a moment to weep. I watched the first people protesting peacefully–the elders, men, women, children…singing songs with the … Continue reading Mt. Rushmore 2020
Arrogance
Man is so arrogant to think he matters. He creates religion in his honor. He builds monuments in his honor. … Continue reading Arrogance
Perfection
This sunflower has a face growing out of its oringinal face. No, not the perfect sunflower if judged by man’s … Continue reading Perfection
Follow the Sun
Mama didn’t raise her baby to not matterLike every mother, everywhereThe love, the hope, the dreamIs fierce and deep Mama … Continue reading Follow the Sun
Heaven is a Verb
Heaven is a Verb There is never a moment that doesn’t create the next moment–and the next.We are always birthing … Continue reading Heaven is a Verb
Apple Core People
I love my apple core peopleDevoured by lifeWith big bites out of themGetting closer to their core The perfect globe … Continue reading Apple Core People
Privilege
I want, more than anything, for life to return to “normal”–however, I recognize that that is my privilege speaking. My … Continue reading Privilege
Crayons
The best gift I ever gotWas the adviceFrom my mamaAbout a box of crayons She told how the light pastelsWere … Continue reading Crayons
The Other
If only we could see our face on the “other”If only we could walk in their shoesWe couldn’t close our … Continue reading The Other
Eldering
I love the facesWhere every line tells a storyOf a life that knows joyBut also knows worry Faces with halted … Continue reading Eldering
Blessings and Sorrows
The Edge of a Dime
Some of you are familiar with my dime theory… Life is like a dime…heads has all of the usual stuff … Continue reading The Edge of a Dime
HIV/AIDS Epidemic
The changing world–remains the same. Wonder what we’ll learn this time. I remember when the horrific HIV/AIDS epidemic hit the … Continue reading HIV/AIDS Epidemic
There Is a Virus in the White House
There is a virus in the White HouseNo brain, just coiled RNAIn a fragile fatty coatIts job is to infect … Continue reading There Is a Virus in the White House
Ode to a Washcloth. Covid-19 poem#2
I have an early memoryOf a warm washcloth on my faceTelling me to “Rise and shineWake up, buttercup, make haste” … Continue reading Ode to a Washcloth. Covid-19 poem#2
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