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Our Father Who Art in Heaven, Farris be His Name R.I.P. Poppy I Love You

By CHERI ROBERTS Our father had a way with words he’d craft his thoughts with care. His stories told, both new and old, were meant for us to share. Rhyming … Continue reading

February 16, 2016 · 8 Comments

Unpunctuated

  A baby’s breath, but a whisper of life a reminder of where we start so we know wherever we go it is the direction we choose or chose or … Continue reading

February 4, 2016 · Leave a comment

Starology

Stars seen by night against the sky, like promises, can sometimes die, But those that twinkle in our eye shine bright for all who pass us by. A wish or dream needs no clear sight, our hearts will shed the starry … Continue reading

July 10, 2015 · 4 Comments

Deeper Still

I dove the depths and deeper still I held my breath, I knew the drill My day would come I knew, but still Was like a fish without a gill. With leaden lungs … Continue reading

June 13, 2015 · 2 Comments

Ruins

I lay in ruins eyes bowed to you like a God. My God, what did I do? My hand outstretched through lifeless air. Breathless hope I hold beneath your stare. Will you … Continue reading

November 2, 2014 · 2 Comments

I Can’t Un-Love You

An argument that no one won, when all was said, we still weren’t done. Wounded words that bite and sting, we’re flailing now with broken wing. Time can heal or so it’s … Continue reading

October 9, 2014 · 2 Comments

Prisoner of Promise

My eyes, a prisoner of my promise to you Cannot convey the wonder and mystery the intensity of which I am certain you too are feeling. My hands, a prisoner … Continue reading

December 24, 2013 · 4 Comments

Held Together by Stars

Tenuous threads across miles and years holding too tight to the laughter and tears. Each memory each moment of ours are fragile bits held together by stars.

December 17, 2013 · 1 Comment

Kicking the Dog

The pain in my gut from your shoe-kick of words takes my breath away and words are lost in the shame and sorrow as I kneel in regret and remorse. … Continue reading

November 27, 2013 · 7 Comments

Lyrics That Break My Heart

Isn’t it crazy how a line of lyrics can break your heart? It’s as if the words were plucked from your head and heart, then set to music. It’s personal. … Continue reading

November 9, 2013 · 5 Comments