firststeps

I want to give @d-pend a special shout-out and thanks for all of the work he has done in creating, organizing, and maintaining this 100 day poetry challenge. This has been an incredible journey for me

My husband past away at the end of last year and now I have to find a new home for my beloved male cat, Shadow. He is 3 years old and has been neutered. He is very friendly, loving, and good natured. He

Death brings changes you can ever anticipate. I have to put down my husband’s cat today. He was sort of dumped on us a few years ago but he found his way into our hearts. It is especially hard because

It’s raining outside Somehow that seems fitting God is crying with me. Today would have made 37 years So many plans So many hopes Cut short There is no longer we- Only me But in some ways It will always

Leaning, stretching, over the edge Trying to soak up the sun. Pushing your limits past the ledge Trying to have some fun, Leaning, resting against the wall Trying to catch your breath. Hoping to avoid

Sitting just below the surface Soaking in shades of reflected blue. Even in the cold beauty is found. An upside down magical place Where mountain peaks become stalactites And symmetry is perfected upon

DOUBT! Blue mist slowly rises from the cool soft ground where I stand. Meandering, encircling. Brushing its chilled damp fingers across my skin Sending shivers through my spine As I stare into the deep,

Large rays of light Emanate from behind a cold dark, towering mountain Like giant fingers holding back the night. Thousands of streaks Meander through a maze of leaves in a thick, cold dark forest Slicing

Teetering! Support system’s about to fail And everything’s going to come crashing down. Off balance! So tired of walking this tightrope With no safety net to catch me when I fall. Pushed to the edge! Trying

Pushing agaist the tumultuous wind: One step forward, two back. Can’t get a foothold in this deserty sand And I just keep slip-sliding away. Trying to move forward in this ocean of waves Pounding me back

Building legos one by one Up til now you were having fun But he drops his bottle and you start to run And you secretly wish you had a gun Killing you slowly! Building walls that close you in Protect you

Been looking for a long time Following these tracks. Just when it seems I found you, You fall between the cracks I wander for awhile Not knowing where to start. Hoping to find a clue Somewhere within my

Who you fightin? The man, the plan, the system? You pout, you shout, you dissed him. You lock, you block, resist him. You wail, and flail but missed him. Laying breathless on the floor. Who you fightin?

Head down, Focused on the task. Gotta get to where you going, But do you have to go so fast? It’s not the destination -It’s the path So many places to go; So many things to do. Crippled by anxiety That

LOOK UP! Life just might astound you If you start to look around you Through the windows to the soul, Not a screen you just scroll. Life’s a synergistic interaction, Not a copied simulation, To carry in

Rough and broken Jagged rocks-High cliffs Stand in defiance And laugh at you Soft and easy Grass carpet-Level Land Welcome your passage And cheer for you Smooth but textured Grainy sand-Crushed coral Slow

Photo 1 Colorful chaotic specs in the sand Soaking in the sun Hiding from the water Soaking in the water Hiding from the sun But everyone Having fun Let’s get a little closer Interactive interventions

10-9-8 Immersion Liquid warmth welcomes you with open arms Incrementally smoothing out life’s knot’s Gently coaxing you into the calm -relax -let go -trust 7-6-5 Surrender Slow deep breaths from the center

I had fun with this one. Upside down Ain’t no breakdown Leaving fake town Stop the shakedown Inside out Here there’s no clout Ain’t no show scout Just a blow out Ass backwards Don’t lack words Wont track

Some like to test the waters. Just dip their big toe And watch the ripples Unfold across the surface Slowly dissipating Back into the calm. And then just walk away Some want to keep their distance. Throwing