She lies alone in darkened room, desperately clutching tattered bear Tears saturate cold pillow, while grief her sole companion Weariness grips her soul, sadness chokes her heart, wretched sobs bruise the silence Anguish erupts violently, shattering precarious facade distorted features reflect another’s disdain Thrashing restlessly, yearning for comprehension she finds only empty, painful ache Betrayal Read More
Backyard Escapades
Bright sunbeams warm fair skin Melting ice cream dribbles down sticky chins Soft breeze flutters, cooling the day Hop, skip, jump; trio merrily plays London Bridges Falling Down, Red Light Green Light, Tug of War Vigorous energy; no chance to be bored Red Rover, Red Rover, Kick the Can, Simon Says, “Fly like Peter Pan” Read More
Reflections
Too much time has elapsed since my last blog post. My intention is to write once a week, but the best of intentions are pointless without practical application. As it often does, my life currently feels completely out of my control. My husband and I are in a place of transition. Transition to where? We Read More
Cries of Her Child
Daughter’s voice rings out, penetrates the night Mommy hurries to her room hoping all is right Drowsily stumbling down the hall Anxious to soothe the heartrending call Sleeping peacefully, tucked in his bed She finds not her daughter, but her son instead Tears well up, tender heart rips Soft muffled sobs escape parted lips Child Read More

From the Heart: A Collection of Stories and Poems from the Front Lines of Parenting
Exciting news! The book being published with two of my poems is available for presale. I’ve ordered 12 copies and still have 6 available for purchase. The presale cost is $22.50 plus $5 shipping for a total of $27.50. Cost for the book will go up to $25 plus shipping/handling. I do not receive any Read More
Daughter of China
Born disabled in a foreign land Abandoned by parents who could not understand Having no idea as I passed through the door How much I would love you, what God had in store Hundreds of orphans housed in one place My mother’s heart melted as I gazed at your face Swaddled in blankets despite the Read More
Abandoned to Hope
Crippled bodies, broken hearts Separated from family, torn apart Cast aside, left for dead Fearful eyes, filled with dread Loving arms never felt Fate’s hand, cruelly dealt Dismal, lonely, desolation Confined, hopeless, isolation Cries toward heaven, Father implore Send deliverance through the door Gleam of sunlight, flicker of hope Joy surrounds; tranquility envelopes Smiling eyes, Read More