Poetry is in my blood. I'm related to Francis Scott Key and F.S. Fitzgerald on my dad's side. For me, it's a discipline. I'm always striving to read poetry, learn from it, build my vocabulary and practice the craft. Being opinionated helps. What you see here represents 1/6th of my total work. I'm happily married to a wonderful Hispanic man. When time permits, I scrounge YouTube for beautiful music and go hiking.
I have nothing to offer
Except this small heart of mine.
You come with laughter.
I have a past much maligned.
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Marriage is strength -
Much more than just love;
Strength that's impactive
Because it
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Old age doesn't exist for all
Because many claim its presence;
I submit that living goes on
Through many-hued firmaments.
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Bless each palo verde bloom -
Those cuplets kissed by the sun
My vision wants to consume
That thus have raptured my love.
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