Embrace the messTime goes by fastThe sprinkles are swept awayBut the memories last The wrapping paper will ripAfter you carefully tape it in placeBut you’ll never forget that smileOn that other person’s face The stress of doing it allMay worry you todayBut remember the wonder, the excitementHappiness and joy on display Some are without loved …
A local writing group and network I belong to called The West Florida Literary Federation (WFLF) is hosting a poem a day challenge for the month of November in 2020. Many writers participate in national novel writing challenges at this time of year, but our group wanted to focus instead on poetry. Each day we …
She thanked me for the gift.I begin my reply. Wish it was more, I write.Wish it was better too. About to hit send…Stop.Why can’t I accept thanks? Why be a merit thief?Why give away value? Delete. Delete. Delete.You’re welcome, I say. Send. ———————————————————– This is a poem I wrote after I caught myself about to …
Sipping coffee while holding hands, I relax for 15 minutes and then it begins. Let’s make pancakes and eggs on the grill. I need to return the library books today. Dogs are whining, we should feed them. What do we need to accomplish? Let’s make a list…need groceries… Oh, my new gadget will be here …
Grandmother will draw a flower or a cat.Granddaughter will tell stories over video chat. They make a list of what to paint. On their weekly calls to reacquaint. This e-bonding time is their current normGiving them unique ways to brainstorm And connect over hobbies that they adoreKeeping each other company is never a bore. When …
Drowning in homework, a poem by Mandy Fernandez I’m drowning in homework Treading through Science and Math When I want a glass of wine Or simply a long, hot bath. I’m checking spelling words I’m checking them twice I’m correcting sentences Feeling tired, and not nice. Over this word problem I’m scratching my head …
A place I have missed visiting A place I once tried to push away A place I slipped from furiously A place for simply another day A place I thought unworthy A place I didn’t appreciate A place I deemed trivial A place to almost hate A place to prevent growth A place to stump …
Our family took its first real vacation in nearly a decade. We traveled to Sevierville, Tennessee (located near Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg) with another family–our very good friends. This spring break getaway was the the most relaxed my husband and I have felt in a year or longer. We rented a cabin in the Smoky …
Ever have an excellent idea pop into your head but then before you can take note of it, that notion slips away? You strain the brain to remember it. You curse the ghosts that took your innovative thoughts away. The whole day passes by and then it returns the next one. I wrote this poem …
Dear Pumpkin, I can’t get you out of my head From spiced lattes and pies to freshly, baked bread You make us all crazy with the promise of fall Stuffed in pancakes or chili, I want them all From candles to casseroles, I smell you everywhere You tempt me with your bright orange flare A muffin, a torte or divine cheesecake …
