Apr 26, 2021Severancea self-portrait poemNa Po Wri Mo1 min readPhoto by Casey Horner on UnsplashSeverance----1
Apr 11, 2021To JeanMy mama. Birthed six babies — five of us would survive. My mama. Grieved the loss — of her first-born son. My mama. Brought Joy — into the world. My mama. Woke before the sun — only to find the quiet. My mama. Wrote endless prayers — in journals we…Poetry2 min read
Apr 8, 2021Fear of BridgesFalling in love fiercely Falling with fear Fear of loss Fear of the unknown Unknown struggles abound Unknown hurts sprout up Up from deep depths Up from the ashes Ashes of dead dreams Ashes of old flames Flames of passion dampen in time Flames of desire still flicker Flicker like…Poetry1 min read
Apr 7, 2021IdentityLa Luna she calls out to me open wide your spirit claim the night’s light as your own you are the moon glowShadorma1 min readIdentityPhoto by Virgil Cayasa on UnsplashLa Lunashe calls out to meopen wideyour spiritclaim the night’s light as your ownyou are the moon glow----
Apr 6, 2021Coming HomeWarriors’ hearts, hardened for battle, reserve expectation the mind wages war within for years to come. I held no such belief. There were no boots laced up, nor goodbyes said, duffle bag in hand. Standing before family and friends, I dressed in my finest. I professed the best of intentions…PTSD1 min read
