I'm an aide who works in special education..My dad was an English major.My Mom and Dad took all 6 of us to library. We were always reading. I liked writing poetry. I started a book where I put down quotations from authors and poets. 215 followers / 14.0k words
We are one like the trees Grow with a tiny seed Planted like the roots to grow Watered and sowed Taking time to age Learning along the way Broken branches Tiny holes Cracking at the seems Yet growing stronger Into a beautiful, loving tree
I have struggled before And I will struggle again Do I get up.from Where I have fallen Or do I just stay Planted on the floor Do I rise above Or sink below Perhaps I shall cover Myself with thoughts And let words Take over
My poem is ruined As water washes Away my thoughts Was dropping my Cold glass of Tangerine sparkling water A deliberate act Or did I really Have something To say
Covid dreams racing Through my mind Going at full speed Avoiding obstacles Along the way One hurdle after Another Avoiding crashing But cannot brake Spinning in circles Stirring up dust And making Lots of noise Where is the Finish line I ask Gasping for air