In an attempt to govern my appetite, trying to make better choices before I take a bite. The winter solstice had me craving things. My stomach, loud and proud did sing. More than half of the peanut butter jar was a dark void. Could I be any more annoyed? Holding my breath, I unscrewed theContinue reading “A bird in the peanut butter”
Category Archives: poetry
Is to. Is not!
Getting older is having occasional aches and pains. Getting older is not dead. Getting older is having wisdom. Getting older is not the end. Getting older is slowing down to enjoy life. Getting older is not quitting. Getting older is the next chapter in life. Getting older is not the last chapter. Getting older isContinue reading “Is to. Is not!”
Shaggy skank
Amen! I pray the rain and threats of storms are over. I need to break out the mower. My yard looks like a stylized skanky Hollywood ho. Dandelion seeds, they sure know how to sow. They grow. And grow. And grow!
Rain drops
Rain drops
gentle rain drops on roof tops make the morning calm lay the pollen down revive the sound apply to the ground a healing balm the sun may not rise today the birdies on their nests, lay making for a slow, calm day
What is the legacy you want to leave behind?
Working on a legacy? Check out my YouTube channel. Building on my experience, adding a layer to the writing. https://youtube.com/shorts/hrc3jZMovzc?si=24ynYsm5ZejFvfat https://youtube.com/@jolenerice2217?si=zxVJ7oD9yl0WaiA7
All the cuteness
You remind me of a time sweet, innocent and sublime. When I see you, I automatically smile. In the folder ‘things that make me happy’, is your file. If you’re being chased by a dog, I cheer for you. If you are dead on the highway, I weep for you. From your cute nose toContinue reading “All the cuteness”
One step at a time
What’s one small improvement you can make in your life? Some of my work, I’ve been making YouTube shorts for. Here is one of my poems, Good night Raven https://youtube.com/shorts/2J6Q12EQHGI?si=Go-icIMHo1hJYbzg
Guest of Esther Chilton
Thank you Esther 💕
Chico the Muse: My furry inspiration
I’d like to thank Nolcha Fox and the team at Chewers by Masticadores and LatinosUSA for writing about my second book of poetry about Chico. My Chihuahua who will turn 13 this years. 💕 Thank you 💕
Poetry & More 