An Ode to CoffeeOh, dear coffee.Sweet nectar of life.The single scent of youBrings my feet to the groundEach morning.Your warm, full aroma waftsFrom room to room,Following me in an invisible streamAs I carry my half full cup throughoutThe house.A single sip can sustain meThrough morning routines Another stolen sipGives me the strength to change theSquirmy babe.While [...]
Month: April 2016
April 10 poem
The days are longBut the years are shortLet them be littleEnjoy themIt goes by so fastYou're going to miss this.Strangers share these bits of wisdomAlong crowded sidewalksAnd in narrow grocery aislesI smile and nodFor I know it's true:They're small for only so long.So I don't mind muchWhen little limbs are tangledIn my sheets, Pulling covers or [...]
April 9 Poem
Haiku DaySpring has arrived,With plenty of sunshine andFresh flowers blooming.
National poetry month: The Disney Way
It's easy to be dark,In a world so often stormy.It takes courage to see the light,To sing your way to brightness.Walt took a leap,From the silence of black and white To the crashing orchestra of color.It led generations through times of turmoil,From a fatal apple to a poisoned spindle,He taught us how to overcome death:With love, [...]
National poetry month: 6
The Magic of BooksEach story, each bookIs like a dear friend With pages upon pages Of adventure and discovery Of learning and falling a little Bit in loveWith characters and storiesYou'll savor and remember.Line after lineThe images take formWith surprises and mysteries galore.We watch our new friendsToil and fallPowerless to helpBut shouting in our heads.The last page of aGreat [...]
Be the Good
There is so much darknessIn the world todayIt almost seemsAs though the sun has moved away.Death and tragedy Cruelty and fearWhat kind of worldWill my children know?Kindness and compassionLove and caringWatching out for thoseWho may need a hand upThese are the lessons we try to teachTo help brighten the worldA little bit at a time.Improving a [...]
Growing
I wonder who my son will beWhile he's lying next to me.Will he fight for what is rightUsing his intellect and his might?Will he stand up for the timid and shy?Or watch silently as long as he's passed by?Raising a small boyInto a strong manIs no easy endeavor But strive and tryToil and teachThat's a momma's [...]
Sunbeams and dandelions
Sunbeams bounce and dance in the windA gail of laughter lilts and descendsFrothy white seeds float in the airA summer's day spent without a care.Little feet splish and splashLight reflects off of windshields with a bright flashA small smile flits across a young faceAs wind caresses their skin during a drive without haste.
Memory Scents
Memory ScentsCigarette smoke and sweet perfumeA dab of hairspray and a slash of lipstickFancy powder and a dash of vanillaSimple smells alone can be pungentBut together they formed a soft cloudClinging to soft sweaters,Paired with bold jewelry.From when I was small untilShe was no longer as tall,This combination of scents offered comfortWhether sniffled in during [...]
National Poetry Month
Since April is National Poetry month, I've decided to post a new original poem here each day. Feel free to share your own creations in the comments. Happy poetry month!Today's poem is a tad mushy, as I've suddenly realized how brief childhood is. So excuse my dip into the sappy side of motherhood. I promise [...]
Paw Prints in the Sink 