Grew up in Germany and lived in Michigan, New Mexico, Alabama, Florida and the Republic of Panama; now retired in Texas. Born with bi-polar disorder and experienced two psychotic episodes, three months in a mental health facility when she was 17 and a period of 'remission' during the 12 years she enjoyed the military community. Married for over 25 years with two daughters.
White raven soars
before the eclipse of the sun
paradox of light and dark
a phoenix dipped in fire
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Island of sky among clouds
Sifts a setting sun’s ray
Hues of blue
Bring peace to sad eyes
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And when the bell of wisdom tolls
water’s crystallized reflection shows
measured words at every turn
now the past comes forth to burn
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Too easily lost is my sight
of what I know to be is right
not knowing how I feel
or how to be sure it's real
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