An elusive wordConjuring up emotionsFilling mindsSmells. Sounds. Sights.From times gone byLonging for moreOr whateverThis illustrious wordHomeReally meansWitnessing so manyStruggle with the realityThey’ve never fullyExperienced a placeTo fully let downOne filling withHope and kindnessDrawing out …
Writing
Spigot: Hot or Cold?
Is your spigotTurned on or off?Hot or cold?EmotionsDifficult toTalk aboutSometimes impossibleTo experienceOften hiding underneathNot knowing howTo properly allowTumultuous inner wavesTo be seenTo be heardRemembering a discussionA young manAll earsWanting to understandWhy he wasUnable to expressI …
Rise
RiseI rise upEvery dayCool air launching meRising out of a warm bedI rise from my circumstancesI rise from the melancholy I feelI rise up and move forwardI rise to bring encouragementI rise to bring hope to othersI rise hoping this simple and profound actWill ignite my soul aliveI rise so others …