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Category Archives: Poetry
Black Lives Matter
I wrote this poem several years ago, but the sentiment hasn’t changed. It’s time to rededicate. We all live in one world, and without each other everyone loses. I support Black Lives Matter. GLASS SWAN Our world is like a … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged A. L. Kaplan, bigotry, Black Lives Matter, dystopian, hate, poetry, racism, Real life, Science Fiction, statement, YA
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GRAY: BEST LAID PLANS BATTLING DEPRESSION – A #HoldOnToTheLight Post
I had intended to post a little something about mental health each day in September, but time slipped away. Excuses are easy to find, but in all likely hood, it was the gray shroud that tried to smother me again. … Continue reading
Posted in Essay, Poetry
Tagged #HoldOnToTheLight, bullies, darkness, depression, gray, help, light, mental illness, Mental Wellness, poetry, sad, Suicide
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WHEN GRAY SURROUNDS A WEARY HEART: A #HoldOnToTheLight Post
WHEN GRAY SURROUNDS A WEARY HEART Tired despite hours of sleep, my head sinks into the pillow Morning’s light gives no warmth or peace with its rays Only clouds of pointless dust in an indifferent world Rising is pointless … Continue reading
Posted in Essay, Poetry
Tagged #HoldOnToTheLight, depression, don't give up, gray, hope, treatment
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FOR JULIE
Posted in Picture, Poetry
Tagged Children, fledgling, future, graduate, growing up, grown children, proud parent, stepping out
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OUT OF DARKNESS
Even the darkest night Is only a few steps away From dawn’s light And the warmth of the sun
Posted in Picture, Poetry
Tagged daffodil, darkness, dawn, don't give up, hope, inspirational, life, light, night, photography, Spring
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HOPE
Voices jabber around me like crows, spitting harsh, cold words. They battle over differences, snubbing those who are not the same. Invisible, I walk among them, whispering brotherhood. Lift one up, steady another. Silent, unseen, I plant compassion A spark … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged brotherhood, compassion, differences, discord, drabble, hate, hope, ignorance, misunderstanding, peace, poem, understanding, world
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GLASS SWAN
Our world is like a glass swan Beautiful and fragile It will take all of us working together to keep it whole End the hate End the violence
Posted in Poetry
Tagged earth, glass, glass swan, hate, nature, peace, swan, violence, world, world peace
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SPRING PEEPERS
Weroo, weroo, weroo Incessant sounds fill the air Weroo, weroo, weroo Bulging throats beckon Weroo, weroo, weroo Find me and I’m yours Weroo, weroo, weroo Your heart’s fulfillment lies with me Weroo, weroo, weroo Spring is here, spring is here
Posted in Picture, Poetry
Tagged call, frog, Love, mate, mating, mating season, nature, Spring, Spring peepers
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AWAKENING
In winter’s icy grip Life begins Struggles for purpose Against all odds Triumphant
Dragonfly Arts Magazine: Reflections on Life, Love, Trauma and Hope
Dragonfly Arts Magazine: Reflections on Life, Love, Trauma and Hope was recently published by Hope Works. Hope Works is dedicated to eliminating sexual and domestic violence in Howard County, Maryland. This insightful collection of poetry and art touches not only on … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry, Short Story
Tagged abuse, Art, Arts Magazine, domestic violence, Dragonfly, Dragonfly Arts Magazine, Dragonfly Arts Magazine: Reflections on Life, healing, hope, Hope Works, Howard County, Howard County Arts Council, Howard County Government, Howard County Maryland, insightful collection, life, Love, Maryland, renewal, sexual and domestic violence, Trauma, Trauma and Hope
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