Wednesday, May 28, 2025

changing directions

it was the writing on the wall
that finally pierced harden heads
and stony hearts 
so we changed directions 
in our nautical sails 
to find calmer seas


Monday, May 19, 2025

insomnia

in the quiet darkness of my bedroom
I find myself lying in bed staring 
at the ceiling counting imaginary sheep

my mind continues to turn and turn
with thoughts speeding by
I close my eyes willing sleep to come
but she always arrives late


Tuesday, May 13, 2025

estrenar

the old clothes and shoes
she peeled off and put on 
her new spring dress to
match her glowing face

when they saw her as 
she estrenar down the street
they were enamored by
her mesmerizing perfume

she simply smiled as she
collected their compliments
into her heavy purse


- Written for dVerse Poetics: I Have No Word in English For.  I chose the word "estrenar" which in Spanish means to premiere, or to wear or use for the very first time.  

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

no door will hold me back


Georgia O’Keeffe, A Piece of Wood I (1942), oil on canvas, 
Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, gift of The Burnett Foundation

small brown circles 
stand before my eyes
letting my mind drift 
into haunting questions

I had toiled and pour
my heart out completely
reaching this moment
a hard-fought battle

I know deserved the 
praises and gifts
despite what other said
a person like me doesn’t 
deserve to be here

but I have shattered 
glass ceilings that had
been cracked by others
I now stand tall before
this door that will not
hold me back


- Written for dVerse Poetics: In other words  Poem inspired by "A Piece of Wood I" by Georgia O'Keefe.

Monday, May 5, 2025

tangled

how did we get here?
where did we go wrong?

I thought we had it together
instead we find ourselves 
tangled in webs of our own making

I want to escape but cannot
find an easy way out 
yet I still cling to hope