in between the trees

So, In Between the Trees is finally complete and ready for purchase! What an amazing adventure it's been to put my journey through grief and self-discovery into words. Thank you to all the people who stood by me, who ready my poetry and gave me feedback, and to the man who helped make this dream a reality. I can't thank him enough for supporting me, for collaborating with me on this project, and for loving me endlessly everyday.

I hope you guys all purchase a copy and enjoy!


Purchase here: http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/in-between-the-trees/11042856

morning vision

In the quiet moments of morning

when dawn has passed and nature

stirs, a blanket of peace rests over

the world. A vision of what could

be. An inspiration meant for me.

Breath deeply, live fully she says.

Transcendence will happen here. 

never ready

Distinctive sounds echoed off
the tunnel walls. Women gossiping,
children laughing. Feet back and
forth on the concrete floors. Anxiety
mounted as another train arrived.
Passengers came and went and
the train passed me by.

...I still wasn't ready.

intimate portrait

Somewhere between the darkness
of a cloudy sky and the light of the
blue peaking through, she feels peace
wash over her. When the colors fade
she sees the intimate portrait of her
life. And for the first time she sees
wonder in who she has become.

inspiration

A wonderful gift, from a wonderful man.

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tainted fall

Colors of fall painted the landscape outside the café window. She was melancholy, for reasons she was more than aware of. The smell of winter’s arrival was blowing in. The grey outside was a swift reminder of exactly what her life had become and it did little to light up the ivory of her skin.

The warm cup of coffee in her hands did little to chase away the cold of her fingers. What has it come to? She thought to herself. Life had turned upside down for her but even now, in the midst of the café that had become part of her morning ritual, she had no emotion. She was empty but there was nothing left to express.

Her thoughts turned to the way things were. The beautiful smile he gave to her and her alone. The goodness of his heart shone bright for her and she was like a moth to a flame. She touched her hand to her cheek. The last thing he had done was kiss her there and swiftly turn from her forever.

She wrapped her silk scarf tightly around her neck before grabbing her coat. Just as she opened the door to face winter’s oncoming her favorite server called back to her, “Have a wonderful day Emma!” It warmed her, “Thanks Adele, you too.” She smiled warmly before heading out into the cold.

The wind had picked up by the time she headed down the street and she dropped her head to avoid the onslaught of nature’s mocking. Suddenly there was a wall in front of her. Startled she began to apologize, “I’m so sorry sir. I wasn’t even paying attention…Daniel.” Shock registered on her face, “I’m so sorry…”

“Don’t worry about it, please excuse me,” his voice without emotion. She smiled nervously, “Of course,” the sadness showing in the corner of her eyes. She walked away from him after that; quickly but as to not give off the impression she was running. When in reality all she could think of was running, as fast as she could.

end of the road

There is an emptiness that

encompasses the soul

when everyone else leaves you

stranded.

When you’re the

only one left standing.

A void, an ache,

a deep and profound

loneliness.

It consumes me now.

Leaves me unsure, doubtful,

bruised.

I look around me, for

any sign of you.

And I find you nowhere in sight.

My heart is beating with

the sting of your

rejection.

And there’s nothing to be done.

No words, no way to right a

wrong.

We’ve reached the

end of our road together.

And the emptiness

encompasses my soul.