As I look at you, so beautiful, so new, I am struck by a thousand thoughts colliding together in my heart and mind creating a symphony of love, an orcheshtra full of life, laughter and an overwhelmingly strong urge to give. I am so blessed to have carried you, birthed you, brought you home, be … Continue reading Dear Son,
Category: Love
Remember Me
We have spent the past nine months together, every day, every hour, every second, intertwined. You heard me laugh, you heard me cry, you heard me sing, you heard me yell. You took my blood, you took my food, you took my air. You felt my joy, you felt my fright. You knew me inside … Continue reading Remember Me
Falling in Love
I remember the first time I thought of him as more than a friend. It was my one year anniversary of sobriety. It was an open meeting, and I was supposed to share my experience, strength and hope, whatever the hell that means. I was scared. I had never told the truth before. I had … Continue reading Falling in Love
How I Met My Mother
I was fifteen years old when I realized how much she loved me. I was going through a tough time. I lived far from home and was trapped in an abusive situation. I hadn’t spoken to a responsible adult in over a year. Things weren’t looking good. And then I received a fax. It was … Continue reading How I Met My Mother
To My Beloved
How do you put the music of the soul on mere paper? How do you paint the notes of the song of two hearts, Beating together in symphonic harmony? What are the words to describe the jolt of joy, Racing through my veins when he closes the door, With a sound that says, "Sweetie, I'm … Continue reading To My Beloved
Colloquially Speaking 