From a writing prompt by Poet Jen Harris, from her writing workshop. Her workshops include writing from 3 prompts, for 10 minutes each. The prompt was this: A word search was shown and you were to write an affirmation for yourself using the first 3 words you saw. My three words: Ocean. Freedom. Love. You… Continue reading Ocean. Freedom. Love.
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Revolutionary Love
Revolutionary Love by Lee Anne Roquemore Her felt board stories taught this tiny little girl about a half-God-man who lovedillogicallywrecklessly She told me stories of love so big it set the world free Then she raged at me when I grew up to try to love just the same way she'd taught me. It turns… Continue reading Revolutionary Love
Freedom is coming
February 18, 2020 If the world is built upon a foundation of cagesmany an empire rages when people are set free can one with a heart even imagineprotestingliberty? one bit of wire at a time,prisons dismantleand wings form(unexpected from one thought a worm)beauty emergesfreedom is coming:one cut wire, one worn threadof hopeat a time.
Almost Missed
My kids can be A LOT. I’ve actually been asking other parents recently about strong willed children, because if that’s a real thing, I’ve definitely got some. I have really, deeply struggled in my identity as a mom. And in countless moments, I have really struggled in my ability to connect and be present in… Continue reading Almost Missed
Dreaming
Mar 22 2020 | 23:48 There’s this book I haven’t read and so I don’t really know its content, but the title has certainly given me quite a lot to imagine. It’s called “The Body Keeps the Score,” and what a true statement that is. I wonder where our body physically holds our dreams. I… Continue reading Dreaming