Spark and Spitfire

Try to Praise

Try to Praise

How do we stand for what we believe when we are so worn out?

The Animal Inside Me

The Animal Inside Me

“There is an animal inside me/clutching fast to my heart” — Anne Sexton, from “The Poet of Ignorance”

Restoring Pathways

Restoring Pathways

Neural pathways are essential for sensory perception, motor skills, and cognitive processes. When it comes to writing, however, they can block the truth.

Peace of Wild Things

Peace of Wild Things

A poem/prayer for all impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Grief Work

Grief Work

Part of getting over grief is knowing that you will never get over it.

The Great Purge

The Great Purge

Toss the junk of your life like there’s no tomorrow.

Ashes, Ashes, I Still Fall Down

Ashes, Ashes, I Still Fall Down

We are taught that if we work hard enough, we will get over our losses. This has not been the case for many who grieve, including me.