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The Oak

Formidable, you stand.Weathering the storms,Taking their hand. As many days stretch to countless nights,Father Time tries to cut you down,You always win the fights. The foe thinks you stand alone, but it is not true.For you have your greatest loveStanding beside you. Their love is mightier than any sword!When the darkness gathers,You have the futureContinue reading “The Oak”

How Grief Kick-Started My Self Discovery

I’m trying to find out what exactly will make me proud of myself. That last part is extremely tricky. I have to figure out who I am separate from the relationships I let define me.

Hues

You remind me ofA blazing pink sunset,What I wouldn’t giveTo sit in your sunshine!And as the sky explodesIn purples and blues,To see the stars of twilightPepper your eyes. You remind me ofA bright green forest,What I wouldn’t giveTo understand your mystery!And as fall comesIn burnt orange and yellowTo see the warmth and comfort,You radiate. YouContinue reading “Hues”

Let’s Talk About Self Censorship in Creative Writing

I’ve grappled with this topic for some time now. I’m not saying that we should throw editing out the window, far from it. Most of my poems go through four or five rounds of edits before I post them. The main element of censorship I struggle with is the aspect of oversharing and audience comfort.Continue reading “Let’s Talk About Self Censorship in Creative Writing”

The Slow March

People ask meWhen exactlyI saw the flame in your eyesBurn out.To them I say,“Oh perhaps it was just yesterday.”A momentary lapseNo doubt. They do not knowHow I saw the pain growHow your movementsGrew slow.I watch your smile wilt,Swallowed all the guilt.All the feelings HERE,Nothing to show. We mourn for the happy times,Oh, to bring backContinue reading “The Slow March”

First Writing Prompt Challenge!

Earlier today, I posed a challenge to my Instagram and Facebook followers. I want you to comment some crazy, outlandish or otherwise fantastical writing prompts. You can use your imagination and get the creative juices flowing! I might use your idea in a future blog post (and obviously credit you in the post). These canContinue reading “First Writing Prompt Challenge!”