I have been called Bobby and Barbie and Barb. Have been called Honey and Dear and Babe. I have been Mom and Mother and stock clerk and...

Out of town trip to a wedding A weekend out for my dad He no longer drives since the stroke Lovely wedding Beautiful reception In old...

Let me see my fellow man With eyes that do not judge His torn and dirty shirt, His anger from some hurt or grudge.   Why does he wear his...

Is it spring yet? Still winter I’ll bet. Yet see the daffodil Under that snow hill? Warm days for a week brought her out.   Is it spring...

My father was an humble man With simple tastes and loves. I remember when he was handsome and strong, Full of fun, working long.   Later...

One trip, Two small planes, Eight people, Down the coast of Mexico Into Guatemala Along the sparkling Green Coast Line. The blues of the...

Early morning silence, This Colorado summer morning. Into the Black Forest, The Blue Heeler at my knee. Such a wise being behind those...

I bore a tiny son, An extension of me. No longer was I one. How could this miracle be?   The rush of his mouth upon my breast, The warm...

Cristy   I know the heart of you. I know the smart, clever part of you. I know the highs and the lows And the triumphs and the blows That...

Am I this fragile child that cries, feeling unloved, and fear of being alone,   Or this mature woman, safe and secure hiding among...

Did you see the sunrise today  As you and Toni went out to play? Did you hear a sweet bird call, Her voice a memory to experience all Of...

We see our bodies petite and round, Long and lanky, aware of each pound   Of flesh so pink and white and smooth, Or brown and lustrous,...

Once there was a princess Who lived in a tower. The princess was sad In her tower bower, She stood by the window Every single hour, No...

Night comes alone and empty. The stars, too far away and dim To illuminate spirit or mind. Darkness smothers and closes in.   City lights...

Love and sorrow have come my way, We’ve all known life - - and death, But my heart grown strong today Is filled by joy’s great depth.  ...

Got a new car Like it so far Smells like new Arctic blue. It seems so nice It will suffice Not like the old All red and bold She served...

Where does a family begin? Where does a family end? Like expanding space, there’s no beginning or end.   Some families form within...

Ego raging, longing and bored. “Excite me, lift me up, high above the horde.” Wanting to be admired, respected, adored. There is little...

When you were little, I kissed your sweet mouth, Watched swings and toys take over the house,   Fussed over your hair and bathed and...

Cold Winds   The winds of death and illness Blast through the door, Stings our eyes, Tears fall.   The sounds of death and illness...