I have lived in many places throughout the USA. Traveled to Mexico and Canada. Raised in a big family that moved a lot. Have had many different experiences with people, places and things since I am in middle-age now. Graduated from High School and Business College. Took some College Courses. Worked at various minimum wage jobs. Became a stay-at-home mom. Started writing when I was a little kid in diaries. Had my first article published in a local magazine in January 2006 and I jumped up and down when it happened - smile. Thanks for visiting my poem site.
When I was a girl
I told my friends
My mom is so mean
I wish she would stop telling me
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When the pain ended and the last tears fell,
And I got out of my living and bitter hell,
I found a strength as strong as steel,
This strength I found is surely real.
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Honey bear jar lid taken off
Poured carefully over the carpet
With pink and white animal cookies
Floating in it
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I will truly accept myself today
No more worrying about what you say
I will do what I really want to do
No longer will I be controlled by you.
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I’m still here somewhere
Between the dishes and laundry
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
I’m still here.
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