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Poems
Poems about love, mortality, wonder, memory, and the small moments that make a life.
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No Words
A lyrical love poem about a love so large that ordinary words are not enough, and about the tenderness, awe, and silence that remain when feeling exceeds language.
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My Bed is a Spaceship
I wrote this poem during a writing session from my book I’m currently writing about my electromagnetic hypersensitivity. It's about about my time being confined to my darkened…
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Live Your Best Life
I wrote this poem to motivate a friend and thought my audience would like to read it.
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Peace Broke Out Everywhere
A poem about peace
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Forests Are For Rest
My love showed me a graphic that said Forests = For Rest and I really loved that. So I played with that concept in this poem.
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No Such Thing
I talked to a friend recently that their life wasn't nearly as good as others. And my response was there is no such thing as a life better than yours because you craft your own…
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Flowers Are Fallen
I watched Shogun TV show and one of characters explains that flowers are flowers because they have fallen. And that line really moved me.
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Insomniac's Solitude
I've been have quite a bit of insomnia lately. Last night I wrote a poetry line. I can't write in the middle of the night. I'm awake but not enough to understand spoken words or…
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Spring Water
A brief haiku about clear spring water, the life giving force of nature, and the cool, pure serenity found in a simple moment outdoors.
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Silent Joy
A quiet poem about sitting in a hot tub, watching palm trees and ocean waves, and discovering a simple kind of happiness in the peaceful joy of silence.
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To Be: The Only Answer
For years I would randomly say in a deep actor's theatre voice "To Be Or Not To Be. To Be!" around the house. Usual after having a nice creative session. I think it's a stupid…
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Echoes of Violence: A Plea for Peace
In the midst of conflict and strife, we often find ourselves grappling with the haunting echoes of history.
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Moments Unwrapped
The present, the now, what you are actually living is a gift, a present. I loved that it's the same word. The present is a real present. Enjoy every moment. I wrote a poem to…
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Silencing Interruptions
I've been having some distractions lately and haven't been writing as much as I would like which leads me to write about interruptions. So, I got in my hot tub, relaxed and wrote…
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Embracing Mortality
A thoughtful poem about embracing mortality, meeting the reality of death without fear, and allowing awareness of life’s ending to deepen the way we live now.
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Palm trees
Palm trees by the shore
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Love's Journey - Nineteen Years and Counting
I recently celebrated 19 years together with the love of my life. Having a love so deep I think is quite rare in the world. I wrote a poem to celebrate.
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Saxophone Serenade
A poem inspired by a sunset jazz festival on a Yucatán beach, where the saxophone, waves, and music become a celebration of love, place, and the freedom of the moment.
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Life Between the Waves
I love being simple. Being simple has made me appreciate all the moments in life. Everything is stillness if you appreciate it. I wrote this poem to appreciate the life between…
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Sunset Blessings
A reflective poem about exploring the beauty and wisdom held in each fleeting sunset, and finding gratitude in the small blessings that disappear almost as soon as they arrive.
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Valentine's Day Magic
Happy Valentine's Day everyone. I wrote this poem for my love of life Nan and thought it would super romantic and inspiring for the rest of you.
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Alive in Gratitude: A Hymn to Life
In the dance of existence, amidst the ebb and flow of life's unpredictable currents, there exists a profound sense of gratitude for the simple miracle of being alive. This poem…
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Embracing Self-Worth: A Departure from Toxicity
I penned this poem as a reflection on a choice I've made, one that may seem personal yet holds deeper significance. It's an exploration of why I've chosen not to be friends with…
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In Love's Embrace
I found myself inspired to pen a testament to love this afternoon. This poem is not just an utterance of affection but a celebration of the journey shared with a soulmate. In a…
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Resonance of New Beginnings
🌟 Exciting New Year Unveiling! 🌟
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Sunrise Beach Walks
A love poem about sunrise walks beside the ocean, gratitude for sharing a beautiful place, and the daily work of creating a better life together.
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In the Silence of Meditation's Embrace
Just finished a meditation at a Maya ruin and wrote a poem about meditating with the love of my life.
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Applause of Tomorrow
I sometimes feel unheard. After my seizures and being isolated from electronics, light and noise for many months and the slow and ongoing return to normal I feel like I’m my…
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Nan the Crystal Lady
My house with my love Nan is full of crystals. We have big crystals on shelves and garden areas. I can turn my head and count nearly one hundred crystals. So Nan is my crystal…