I am a warrior because I do not call myself a coward.
3 Haikus Published at Whispers and Echoes Magazine!
I am happy to share three of my haikus, Winters, Let Go and Taste, are published at Whispers and Echoes Magazine! + world thoughts.
Reflections on 2020 & Aspirations for 2021
2020 treated me with some semblance of respect and, while the things I achieved this year are nowhere as vast as my achievements last year, 2020 offered me the time to pursue writing at its fullest. I am thankful for that, so here I share the writing highlights of my year.
‘Guardian’ Published at Green Ink Poetry!
I am elated to share my poem, Guardian, is included in Safeguard (Part 2), a beautiful collection of evocative writing from Green Ink Poetry!
In Grimm’s Attic
Amidst forgotten tales we find them faded . . .
‘Dawn’ Published at Mookychick!
I am proud to share my poem, Dawn, is published at Mookychick, an online magazine of mystics, poets, and divine writers!
Growing Up
She watches me with keen eyes hollow with wistfulness. I try to speak to her when I find the courage, but she never answers. I think she is mute. Her silence intimidates me . . .
Hypocrisy
Hypocrisy is a crown on the head of unconscious queens.
‘December Dreams’ Published at Black Flowers!
It is a delight to share my poem, December Dreams, is included in Black Flower’s Christmas issue, Volume Eight!
Book Review: Art of Escape by Mina Gorji
The poetry in Art of Escape is short but meticulous and sure of itself. The words know what they need to say, and they say it proudly. From the armadillo to the octopus to us, we live and take breath from the same land. Home is where we make it.
Family Portrait
Descendant of the sky I decide I am of the earth.
‘Compassion’ Published at Visual Verse!
I am elated to share that my poem, Compassion, is published at Visual Verse as one of the three lead features for December’s issue!
Sweet Dixie
She polished the cruelty from the silver. In the cups she placed her heart . . .
Corners of the Writing World with Photowall
Feeling disconnected with your writing space? Take it as an opportunity to renovate! Here I share what I did to pizzazz my writing space for the New Year as well as 7 tips to help you make the most of yours!
Revolutionary
I grew in the same field; you wrongly assume I am a sunflower.