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Achy Bones

This poem was inspired by my battle with fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and migraines. Instead of living life, I spend far too much time curled up in a tight ball longing for relief. Yet as hard as it is to battle with this invisible foe, I hold onto the hope that glorious day when the trumpet … Continue reading Achy Bones

Nursing School Clerihew 1

This clerihew was inspired by attempt to go to nursing school. Sadly poor health prevented me from completing the course, and made completing school a dream. But I will never forget that time and will forever wish that my health had been stronger.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmKKvpHYEGQ   If you enjoyed this school inspired poem, you might … Continue reading Nursing School Clerihew 1

And So the World Travels

As I look at the rapid changes taking place in the world, my heart has grown heavy. Sorrow of every type and stripe is filling the land as mankind increasingly grows numb to the cries and needs of his neighbor. As I look at the increase in crime, hatred, sickness, and want, my mind has … Continue reading And So the World Travels

Dogs Acrostic 1

Dog acrostic is a silly little poem that was inspired by precious little beggar of a pup, Happy Go Lucky. Who, for a little fellow he has the begging capacity of a Sherman tank, and has homed his begging skills to perfection. Having learned how to toss his head at just the right angle to … Continue reading Dogs Acrostic 1

Happy’s Dance

Happy's Dance is a merry little poem that was inspired by the day when everything was twisted upside down and instead of going shopping for the things on our list, we walked out of the door with our little dog Happy. That Sunday morning we left our house with a long list of places that … Continue reading Happy’s Dance

Death the Great Enemy Will be Destroyed

One of the hardest parts about this world is death. The struggle to live and make ends meet is harsh enough, but oh how much harder it gets when one we love is ripped from our lives by that cruel villain, death. Whether the death be expected as in the case of a long linger … Continue reading Death the Great Enemy Will be Destroyed

How My Soul Does Mourn for the Changes That Have Taken Place In the World Around Me

Change is a normal part of the world. What is trendy today, is out of fashion tomorrow, the favorite store of the hour may be bankrupt tomorrow, and like a pendulum the political world is always swaying back and forth. But lately it seems like change has gone into overdrive as the whole character of … Continue reading How My Soul Does Mourn for the Changes That Have Taken Place In the World Around Me