Journal

Writing Prompts Using November Holidays

I’ve been hit with writer’s block. Other than some poetry here and there, I was at a loss about what to write. Today, I sat staring at a mostly blank internet browser window, with an equally blank mind.  Writing prompts suddenly popped into my head. I did some searching before deciding to make a mix […]

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Prose

Writing I’m Sorry

It can be difficult to say I’m sorry to someone we have hurt, even in a letter. I believe the hardest person to say I’m sorry to is ourselves. We become are own worst enemies. Part of being free includes forgiving ourselves. Dear Beloved, You look at photos of me and your countenance falls. You […]

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Journal

Sheltered Poetry

Once upon a time, I sheltered my poetry. I filtered and censored the stanzas about heartbreak and pain; failure and loss. I held those parts close to my chest like a swaddled newborn. I wouldn’t dare let anyone hold such tender words. Perhaps one could peek at the sleeping face of a memory. Hold it? […]

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