like a pebble in your shoe. A morning without the dew. Sand between your toes. A dull ache that forever grows. Loneliness that burns brighter than the sun. Heart, mind and soul eternally a pawn. Each thing of beauty, a constant reminder that we are not a skillful finder. The moon, stars, a flower thatContinue reading “It feels-“
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Look what you made me do?!
Woke up late! You wouldn’t let me sleep. Talk, talk, talk all night long. Look what you made me do! I jumped to the ceiling, spilling coffee on my favorite shirt. What’s got you in such a great mood? Look what you made me do! Men don’t hum. What is wrong with you? Look whatContinue reading “Look what you made me do?!”
Monday, by Jolene Rice
I’d like to thank Ray Whitaker and the team at Masticadores Canada for publishing my poem, Monday. Thank you 💕 Good mornin’. Sadly, Monday came with plenty warnin’. With a pounding head, I stumble from my bed. Another day, YEAH! Get up. Get ready. My head on … Monday, by Jolene Rice
Watch the rain
Watch the rain Do you ever just watch the rain? Does it make you sad? Does it cause you pain? ~ Are you filled with a longing? A piece of the puzzle is missing? Is your soul within you groaning? ~ Does the gentle patter of each drop create calm? Dragging you to sleep? OrContinue reading “Watch the rain”
Quote for today
“Walls help no one expect the people who want to be inside them.” Chico’s Mom
Dark clouds
I’d like to thank Ray Whitaker and the team at Masticadores Canada for publishing my poem Dark Clouds. Thank you 💕
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Today’s quote
“Are the hairs of his head easier to be numbered than his feelings and the beating of his heart?” St. Aurelius Augustinus, The Confessions of St. Augustine
Featured Poet
Wow! This is me. 🤗 I’d like to thank the team at Chewers by Masticadures for offering to feature my work on their site. A special thanks to Nolcha and Juan.
Don’t!
Don’t! Step out of your hole. Stay hidden like a mole. ~ Don’t! Try to feel the sun on your face. Always remember your place. ~ Don’t! Emerge to smell the flowers. The sting of a bee will leave the memories sour. ~ Don’t! Try to experience that gentle summer rain. It will only causeContinue reading “Don’t!”
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