Fears...many years laid dormant,
peaceful, almost serene
like lullaby dreams.

His presence...now provokes
memories of innocence

A red bird was perched upon a windowsill,
as a lonely child ascended from a distant hill.

The cheerful bird chirped with vigor

Waiting in Line

While waiting in a grocery line,

I see a small child.

She reaches high up on the shelf

for candy in the

Listen

One clear voice
silenced the crowd.
The hush remained
long after the truth was spoken.
Seconds passed slowly,
like a broken

I've Been!

I've been abused, misused, chewed, and spewed!

Yet I refuse to lose, give up, give in, lie down, quit, stop, and