June 2024
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Poetry Book Title
Apologies for this not being a poem, but it is poetry related. I have long gathered many poems about different things in life, as you all have read. And I thank you so much for following and liking and sometimes commenting. I hope my poetry has touched you, made you feel seen, lifted your hearts, Continue reading
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Alone in Anxiety
Last week, I went to the movies by myself. I went to distract and treat myself in the midst of worrying over another sleepless night. But as I sat, alone, in the dark theater, loud and colorful images and sounds flashing in front of me, I felt trapped and lonely. I felt overwhelmed with fear Continue reading
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Parts Work: Don’t Fight Yourself
I want to love the way I think The flashes and images The random insecurities I don’t have to hate them dismiss them Each one is part of me Each one belongs to me The more I fight them the more they fight back If I treat them like monsters they will act like monsters Continue reading
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Deconstruction Reconstruction
I am just a sinner dirty and bad undeserving of love no worth apart from God depraved and selfish in need of saving and constantly failing I do my very best which is enough I am safe as I am safely loved I am wonderfully made and I love myself and others My worth is Continue reading
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Uncontained
Not just in a book in written words but all around me I find God’s word In knowing the names of birds noticing the wrinkles on a laughing face Everywhere everyone speaks in a way revealing God Continue reading
About Me
An obsessive journaler who loves meeting others along their journey and giving them a hand to hold through pieces of writing. I write about the heartbreaks of life and the joys, the ups and downs, and I often learn my greatest lessons and miracles from nature.
Joyful Ruins 