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A lot of the poetry you will read on this website is from the book,
Pausing to Catch my Breath:
Poetry on One Woman's Journey through Life.
I've been told that my poetry is candid, insightful, and reflective.
Most poems are written through my own eyes and experiences,
although I also write from the perspective of others.
You'll find love poetry, romantic poetry, humorous poetry, and more.
New poems are added periodically.
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MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME THIS
Never take the easy way out; persevere
Speak the truth,
even when you are the minority.
Show affection, speak of love
Laugh often, laugh at your own mistakes.
My mother taught me this.
Know that nothing happens in life
that you cannot handle.
Understand that to love yourself is a gift to you.
Change is not always easy, but don't avoid it.
Learn more by seeking knowledge
in books and words.
My mother taught me this.
Don't take 'no' for an answer.
Stand up for what you believe.
Be kind to people who you know have troubles.
Have fun in life
and don't wait until tomorrow to have it.
My mother taught me this.
Because I was a witness to my own mother's
great inner strength,
I am a woman of great inner strength.
I've shared this gift with my children,
friends and family.
I am thankful, eternally grateful,
and I will always remember that
My mother taught me this.

IN MY DREAMS
In my dreams
You are healthy again
I can touch you once more
There is no depression
No isolation and no pain
You embrace me gently
And I whisper softly
My days are so lonely now
Nights are dark and too silent
We talk about my future
Remember our past together
Forgive any disappointments
Validate our grief and loss
I promise to be strong
To live my life to the fullest
Carry your spirit with me always
Pray for you daily
I feel whole again
Knowing you are within reach
My tears cleanse my soul
And I awaken to the new journey.
I WANT TO SLEEP!
Please, please
TODAY IS JUST A ROUTINE DAY
Somebody will take his or her last breath today
Somebody will lose his or her job today
Somebody will find out they have a terminal illness today
Somebody will get raped today
Somebody will suffer verbal abuse today
Somebody will be a victim of domestic violence today
Somebody will be involved in a car accident today
Somebody will have his or her house burn down today
Somebody will have a miscarriage today
Somebody will decide to end his or her marriage today
Somebody will commit suicide today
Somebody will have their spouse cheat on them today
Somebody will admit that he or she is an alcoholic today
Somebody will become homeless today
Somebody will become addicted to drugs today
Somebody will lose a loved one to death today
Somebody will be grateful today
Today is just a routine day.
I THINK
I think even while I sleep...
I think about how loud and clear people
can be pushed away by another person
and have the illusion
that there can be some pain
worse than the push.
I think about how sad it is
to feel the "need"
to hang on to a love
that lowers a person's own respect
for themselves.
I think about lies
and wonder how many times
they can be overlooked
to avoid
the inevitible.
I think about how deep some hurts are
and how pain is tolerated
for moments of pleasure.
I think about the risk people take
by giving up what they "have"
in the hopes of having "more".
I think about fear
and how it immobilizes people.
I think about what love means to me.
I think about a love I know.
I think about a love I used to know.
I think of what could be.
I think of what really is.
I think about toleration.
I think about humiliation.
I think about deceit.
I think about potential.
I think about joy.
I think about hope.
I think about you.
Ironically, sadly and lastly...
I think about me.
Mean people stink
They kick you when you’re down
They see it in your eyes when you’re weak
They love to make you frown
Stupid people stink too
They have no clue what is right or wrong
They are human speed bumps
They probably can’t recall words to one song
Bullies are a special breed of stink
They enjoy pushing your buttons a lot
They are usually the passive aggressive type
They get pleasure in making under your collar hot
So… to all you stinkers on this planet earth
Stay away from me and go take a flying jump
Keep the mind games and save the useless chatter
I certainly don’t need validation from a stinkin’ chump!
PAUSING TO CATCH MY BREATH
Stopped in between where I was
And where I'm going
I rest, pausing to catch my breath
When I close my eyes,
I see my past vividly
Hearing the music,
I dance to my yesterdays
Unable to feel the present for too long,
I reflect more
My life was filled with great joys
That have come and gone
And the deepest sorrows
That may always remainIn this space of days gone by
And the many tomorrows
I rest, pausing to catch my breath
As my life continues to evolve
With a new strengthLove can conquer all.
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