I would like to dedicate the poems found here to my husband, Jon, without whom I would be lost in life. My cat, Mr. Mooch, who keeps me sane and makes me laugh. And to my Grandfather, JD Phelps, who gave me the gift of literature and the love of the written word.
Sometimes true meanings hide, Though you can see them in another’s eyes, So we can keep our pride. Words we would once confide Turn into a guise; Sometimes true meanings hide. One must decide, And use words that are wise So we can keep our pride. But words often misguide, And […]Read Post ›
Blue water falls down Over the dusty canyon Vivid in the sun ~ Turbulent flowing streams Make way for strong roots to grow Happy little trees *Authors Note* Both of these haiku are about the above picture, taken by my husband, on our summer vacation to the Havasupai Indian Reservation in the Grand Canyon. The […]Read Post ›
Gleaming, glittering lights High above Earth’s realm, Incandescent, dappled twinklings, What is the purpose of our stars? The ancient mariners, (And still some today,) Used the scintillating, Heavenly orbs to find their way. But to find their way to what, And relative to where? You may just ask Wynken Blynken and Nod. Man’s true quests […]Read Post ›
In the woods, a quarter mile behind our house, A small creek flows. As children we used to run there To fight imaginary battles, And capture fantastic beasts. By beasts I mean: Arachnids. Crawdads. And frogs. The clear water surged up past our knees, And oft carried sailboats, And sometimes our dreams. As teenagers, we […]Read Post ›
Among the many, I am but one. My voice, though it is strong, is not loud. I am not heard. Young and naive, they say, all for believing in dreams. Perhaps, they say, I should grow up. But I wonder, Haven’t they ever dreamed before? Ever wanted so much more; something to strive for? Lonely […]Read Post ›
Your hair used to shine white, like snow, It was never gray, or so dull. And your face was filled with small lines, Weathered, but never did seem old. Oh Papa, where did the time go? ~ Though your hair is still white as snow, And your face filled with weathered lines, You no longer […]Read Post ›
Oh cat, my darling cat, Awake from your snooze on the bed And lift up your sleepy orange and cream head. ~ Oh cat, my darling cat, Awake now, and stretch your every lazy paw and leg So you may come out to the kitchen and beg. ~ Oh how I love that you purr […]Read Post ›
I moved 856.2 miles away from life as I knew it. That’s the distance between Atlanta and Norman. That’s what Google told me anyway. I know the distance to be greater. I left my own heartbreak in the red clay of the south, I also may have broken a heart in my departure. It was […]Read Post ›
I cannot begin to understand this assignment fully. My mind is set on Wednesday. Wednesday I should be attending a funeral, but I won’t be. Wednesday I should tame unruly curls into something and wear my black dress and put makeup on. But I won’t be. I’m not satisfied with final memories being put in […]Read Post ›
Simple Comforts and Treasured Moments 