You may have noticed that I changed the title and the cover of my latest poetry collection. Ha… the book had only been out for a month… ‘Why did you do that?’ one could ask… Well, that month was the driest month as far as my book sales, on Amazon, are concerned. Not only was this book not selling, but my first book “Do Lend Me … Continue reading If It’s Broke – Fix It: Poetry & Self-Publishing
Where One Can See Sand Another Sees Gold… Where One Sees just ‘Mud to Come’ Another Sees Snow… Don’t Get Swallowed Up by Negative Perceptions. Continue reading What Do You See? – Short Poem
. You don’t just find Him in Love, although Many people like to think you do… . His Love & His Peace break through our Hate You find Him in joys, but more in despairs . You find Him in dry spells. You find Him in rain You find Him at night and during the day . He is all the time. God is everywhere… … Continue reading All the Time & Everywhere – Poem
. There are fervent desires hunting for each soul Don’t let them imprison you. Learn to let things go . When it hurts to not have what you think you need Release and defy it – let your mind “stay freed” . Learn to wait and believe – learn to let it go Find a happy medium. Take your time to grow . In the meantime, . Relax… … Continue reading Get Free & Stay There – Poem
While they seat in their big houses, I’m wondering how to tell my children that we must move out of our tiny flat, and that I don’t know where we’re going to… – ‘Must we leave our friends? Must we change our school?’ They ask, and I feel like running away, but they have only me, so I have to stay. I go to the powers that be … Continue reading Talking with a Mother – Short Story
Mr & Mrs Perfect sat on a Tree J-U-D-G-I-N-G They kept looking down from the highest branch “Let’s gossip a little while we’re having lunch” . “We’ve got a great view and so much spare time It’s free entertainment – we won’t spend a dime!” They looked down upon peeps – never looked within… Birds pooped on their heads. The Sun burnt their skin . … Continue reading The Perfects Tale – Poem
He looked good and had a lot So, she entered the mirage Only, she had failed to notice Ugliness & lack, inside Their mirage turned to a marriage From hell – especially for her… Technically, it was not a marriage She was not the only girl Damn! Had she known before Man! Had she shut that door Now, things are not as they were And … Continue reading Mirage, Marriage, Memoir – Poem
“Love – Don’t Fear” is an inspiring collection of 25 poems centered around relationships. Some of these poems have been published previously while others are brand-new. This book will take you on an enriching journey towards discovering the true source of relational fulfillment… Whether you’re a lover, friend, or parent, these stories will stir your heart up by reminding you not to wait for another … Continue reading Love, Don’t Fear – Poetry Collection
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. I love you because when I told you to go You said you would not and you didn’t budge You are dark & sweet. You’re my favourite thing Way ahead of chocolate – even chocolate fudge! . I love when you look at me like a little boy Who’s just been presented with his favorite toy Stimulating my soul in untainted liberation 😊 I like how … Continue reading Excuses for Loving You – Poem
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