August 19, 2015
Forehead pressed to cheek Tiny nails pinch my neck I sing of summer. Feet dig, body rolls Warm breath settles slowly We stand, sway, rock, Eyelids flutter shut A button starts the sound of heartbeats in the night I squeeze and kiss you Lower you carefully down You sleep as I slip away […]
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September 14, 2013
Blogtember Day 9. Self portrait My former students probably know best that I am a lover of poetry. So when I was prompted to create a self portrait I thought immediately of writing a poem. A little nerdy? Yes. Embarrassed by it? Not at all. I Am From I am from two carpenters I am […]
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