You Might Not Know It, but I'm a Poet!

You Might Not Know It, but I'm a Poet! 

I have been writing poetry all of my life. I find that if I go too long without writing, I get really bummed out. So I write a lot to keep sane; however, I of course, always want to get published. I submit poetry often, and I plan to possibly self-publish a book of poetry at some point. Proceeds from that forthcoming work will go to benefit colorectal cancer research! Stay tuned for sample of my work and information about my hopefully published work!

from Bulbs of Light and Earth

Bulbs of Light and Earth

Bulbs of light and earth

Dusty, dirty as they're screwed and buried

The nearing spider

The pressure of footprints, crushing the ground above

Yearning for a party

The depths of moisture to seep upward

And then...a switch, a spring

Currents and photosynthesis

And abundant brilliance 

We stand shocked at the swans

"Such ugly ducklings" the envious ego whispers

We are but bulbs...waiting in our ignorance

Of our own beauty. 

It's Time to Drink Orange Juice 

It's time to drink orange juice!

I don't why this is the right time, but it is.

As sure as the tiled floors meet at right angles

I will drink from this colored mason jar or maybe right 

from the carton. 

Regardless, my will only extends as far as the vehicle. 

Because in hindsight it'll interlock as obvious as the crests of the waves

And the pothole between here and being late for an appointment...

With the boss.

And boy! I will be glad that I listened to the craving for that citrus.

As if I could hold my hands over those ears. Ha!

We can pretend for a minute that it's time for something else.

But you know, and I know

That it's simply time to drink orange juice. 

This Gulp of Life 

Take the water bottle off of my nightstand and place it in my car

So that I can find it tomorrow and sip at tonight

And then

Take the coffee from my car and bring it to my office 

So I can remember the sunrise above my commute

And then

Take the hiccup from my soda to my husband 

So he can appreciate my childish ways even after a serious day's work

And then

Take the wine to my sheets so I can know that I kissed this gulp of life.