Suspicion (Part 1)

Truthfully, I wish I was more like my neighbor Poppy, and I’m sure that no one but me has ever envied the brain of Poppy. I don’t think I could ever do justice to a depiction of her ditziness. Poppy is sweeter than pie, but about half of the pies you encounter could probably outwit her. She…

Goodbye

Darling dearest, 
Please hear this:
I never loved you
After all you put me through

And darling dearest
Ponder this:
Had you not stolen 
My first kiss

Silence to a Lover Not Yet Found

I swear I’ll keep you safe and sound
A spot inside my heart, unbound
Of other passing fancies,
Ready a fist of pansies
And lavender, waiting for
Your shoes to walk through my door.
Settle there, you sweet pilgrim.
I don’t ask for children,
No engagement ring for me.
I am…

Sonnet: Mom and Dad

My parents inspire me to do great things
And say hard work achieves deepest desires.
’Cause of Mom and Dad the clouds graze my wings
While they look up and inspire me to reach higher.
Their stories give me purpose for my own;
They have strengthened them and now strengthen me.
I live through…

Fine Folk

Fine folk this fair day
Follow, as I show this family gratitude