Dearest Gentle Reader

Dearest Gentle Reader

Dearest Gentle Reader,   As the hint of lavender lingers in the cool, crisp afternoon air, It’s time to take a breath, dear Diamond, A warm deep breath in and a lingering longer breath out,   As you have arrived, at this magical, mystical moment in time,...
My Smile

My Smile

Today, I am able to smile, Able to speak, My heart, My truth, Miles for Smiles, Has given me a new life, It’s opened a new window, To the world, I was born in, I remember the days, When I could not speak clearly, My friends around me, Sometimes, Made fun of me, I...
Valentine’s Day 2024

Valentine’s Day 2024

How lucky we are to behold, To honour, To have, This love, In all its forms, How blessed we are to receive, To be worthy, To share, To give, Love, How lucky we are to be here, To experience this life, With all its beauty, All it’s pleasures, All it’s wonder, All it’s...
I’ve encountered a stranger

I’ve encountered a stranger

A soul I met many years ago, We shared a classroom for many years, As I recall, we barely spoke, I knew he was always there, And I guess, he knew my name at least, 30 years on, I was drawn to a media platform, Something I resisted for years, And ‘pop’ out of the blue,...
I am

I am

I am, I’m the Dad, I’m the one who gets to drive my baby home, I learn to change the first diaper, I learn to make a bottle, I learn to stay awake at night, Even though I have to work the next morning, Times change, I do get better, I get to teach reading, writing, At...
The Woman Within

The Woman Within

The Woman Within, I am here, Walking through these corporate walls, Breaking through the Glass Ceiling, Living my Dream, Fulfilling my Purpose, Cherishing Childhood thoughts,   Yes, Cherishing Childhood thoughts, I remember drawing my first flower, My first...