Category Archives: This Is Me

On The Eve Of Turning 36

Posted on November 12, 2020 by

I have been thinking of you – the seed I never sowed the bun I never baked. I feel it – the eleventh month of my body and the calendar. Tomorrow will be my birthday. My spring is gone and … Continue reading →

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My Light

Posted on November 6, 2020 by

It is hard sometimes, to rise above it – the fear the hate the things we covet my own light dims when anger rages – the news the trauma locking kids in cages No! Not me! I will not fall … Continue reading →

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If I Could Go Back In Time

Posted on October 23, 2020 by

i would travel to fifteen and tell her to hold her head high to not compare herself to other girls now or at thirty-five for we are not the kind of beautiful that turns heads or steals breaths we are … Continue reading →

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May I Have This Dance?

Posted on October 21, 2020 by

Most of you know how much I love music and dancing! I have been having quite a few people ask me for song recommendations lately. I dance all of the time, but when I feel the NEED to dance it’s … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons, A Change in Direction, and 2020

Posted on October 20, 2020 by

I think we can all agree that this year has been less than ideal, but I have to say this year has taught me a few lessons. I have learned that things I used to excuse are no longer excusable. … Continue reading →

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Dancing in Seconds

Posted on July 31, 2020 by

I’m drenched in madness tangled in blue I’m walking barefoot through icy streams and I’m here with you My body is crying and screaming out and I know you’ve built up walls but that won’t stop me from walking and … Continue reading →

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The Nothing Fight, Part 1

Posted on July 23, 2020 by

I hate grocery shopping! Let me rephrase that. I don’t mind grocery shopping, I actually kind of enjoy it when I can take my time, there’s lots of fresh produce to browse through, the aisles are almost void of people, … Continue reading →

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I Will Rise

Posted on July 3, 2020 by

right now at this very moment the wolf inside is trying to free herself of me to sink her teeth into flesh but as she bares them, growling she fades away to nothing the dragon that lives in my chest … Continue reading →

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I Lost My Job Today

Posted on July 1, 2020 by

It’s funny sometimes how we can pick up on vibes when something is telling us, something is just not quite right. When I woke up this morning, I had no idea the devastation that was going to hit me. It’s … Continue reading →

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The Healing Power of Music

Posted on May 12, 2020 by

A couple of weeks ago I ran into the general store just down the road from my house. I was standing in line, wearing my mask and slightly bopping around to the music on the radio. As I was checking … Continue reading →

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