A long day of work Students from morning ’til night Green against gray skies I love my students They are smart and fresh and strong White flashes of light My life is enriched Through this “enrichment” I give The mourning dove coos How did this happen? This unplanned, but happy life? Sweet like gardenias Gratitude…
Category: Prose poetry
Poem: Street View
Sometimes life feels off Passing by without a nod Tail lights in the night What is the secret To make that reconnection? A glance of “Oh,yes.” Life changes so fast The moon rises many times New friends become old
Prompt: Early Saturday Morning After All Night with the TV On
My husband is still sleeping. He fell asleep watching television; I did, too, but I got up and headed to bed. He woke for a moment and said, “I’ll be there in a minute.” I knew I’d wake up at 3 am and find the television still on along with all the lights and hear…
20 Minutes a Day 