The Dove
The serene dove descended from the sky And encountered others nice and kind Elegantly it traversed the town It lived with crows that had...
A Letter to Our Daughters
I am sorry. This is not the outcome your grandmothers wished for you. Democracy is a powerful thing and it is what our country is built...
Mental Monsters
Mental Monsters You may not want to visit My mind That's where all my demons dwell. It's a constant battlefield Where I'm always on the...
Scents
I have always been cautious of people with scents. I told myself, “Do not fall in love with someone who smells like spring. He will make...
Stealin' My Culture
Billions of eyes trail me, scoping my every move I can see the disgust in their faces as they pass My culture, my hair, my dialect? All...
A Thing in This Town
There was a thing is this town, or so I’ve heard, but all of those stories seem completely absurd. Albeit explicit, I’ll give them that...
Nature's Little Wonders
Crimson Flower Blanketed by tiny droplets Left behind by a cool, light mist A great ball of light Just barely above the horizon Casting...
What's Most Important
I feed you I care for you I help you I clean up after you I pay for you You keep me company 5:1 How is that fair? It’s not Not really But...
Boys Are Cool, But Girls Are Important Too
Don’t forget about the girls. The mothers, daughters, and sisters. The future leaders, educators and strong individuals with voices of...
Too Many Maddies
Too Many Maddies An Adaptation of “Too Many Daves,” by Dr. Seuss Did I ever tell you that Mrs. McAddie Had twenty-three students who were...