pain

  • Intersection

    The Past and future Connecting in the present The weight of it Causing a heaviness Boa constrictor like emotion There truly is A circle to life And intersecting point When the old Crashes into the new I’m really good At putting my Full weight behind something Going all in Selling out Pushing balance Beyond its…

  • Broken

    I’m pondering Broken It’s been in My vocabulary My psyche Living in It’s persuasiveness Daily Google says Broken means Smashed, shattered, burst, fragmented, splintered, crushed, snapped, rent, torn, ruptured, separated, severed, in bits, in pieces defeated, beaten, vanquished, overpowered, overwhelmed, subdued, dispirited, discouraged, dejected, crushed, humbled, dishonored, ruined, crippled Now there’s an Avenger’s lineup Of words To get excited about NOT!…

  • A Son’s Pain

    A Son’s Pain Seeing someone Go through Such pain Knowing she Continues her Onslaught Driving forward Causing pain And misery Every word Action Driving the Divisive sword Deeper Cutting away Relationship Moving the needle Closer to empty In a relationship That was already Teetering on Running Out of gas Moving forward No longer bound By…

  • The Storm

    The storm hits Washing up It’s harsh tide Bringing with it Pain and fear The onslaught Could continue Never ending A humming A swarm Of angry wasps Hovering close above Weary of It’s sting I’m tired Tired of this shit Tired of it For my sons Tired of it For me I’m learning Even if…

  • Universal Glitter

    My heart Sending a virtual HUG Knowing the path Brings pain Generational sorrow An ache Churning from Deep within Unstoppable at times Ever-present Peace to you Dear creature Of the earth Peace to you As you search The vast sea Climb the Tallest mountain Walk the Countless sands Peace to you Finding you The one…

  • Untethered Me

    Laying quietly The yoga mat Hugging my body Melding into The earth Beneath my skin Breathing at A minimum Fully in The moment This moment The serenity Of this Sacred place The voice Of one Lovely and skilled An image Little Ricky Slowly moving in No longer A fog Bringing pain With it Welcoming him…

  • In Heaven

    I left work early Rushing towards Offering hugs Allowing tears With permission Spending our time Together Lots of raw Emotions Honestly felt No darkness In her passing Understanding A.M. Walked through The veil Understanding her Torment Feeling its weight And cost It was time Time for her To walk the trail With her sister Her…

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    Eclipsing Rick

    August 21, 2107. A day most of us will never forget! The total eclipse, the first in 40 years, hit us in Colorado right around lunch time. I remember going out unsure of what it would be like. This is a picture I captured with my phone. Unknowingly I lifted it up to see what…

  • Spigot: Hot or Cold?

    Is your spigot Turned on or off? Hot or cold? Emotions Difficult to Talk about Sometimes impossible To experience Often hiding underneath Not knowing how To properly allow Tumultuous inner waves To be seen To be heard Remembering a discussion A young man All ears Wanting to understand Why he was Unable to express I…