Noticing

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    Poplar trees make a racket Waxy leaves clattering together Disturbed by a summer breeze My reverie is broken       Crows gab gaily Audacious in their bold cacophony of dialects Seagulls sing and bleat, calling, warning, Protecting … Continued

Virginia’s Dream

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(Note: This poem is written in honor of Virginia, who was a victim of torture and sex trafficking in Mexico and who by her own clever intelligence and un-failing courage, faith and hope, escaped and was able to take her … Continued

Words

posted in: Healing Journey | 4

Recently, I had the privilege of attending a week long writing workshop held at St. Ben’s college in St. Joseph, Minnesota. Initially, I was honored to be asked to attend, but one day into the workshop, taught by Sheila O’Connor, … Continued