These pieces were recently "re-discovered" when I was double checking my master poetry binder against what I had in digital form. These pieces are no less important than others, but - rather - had been misplaced over time. Also in this "new" collection are several works I did in middle school which I found to be humorous and thought best to share.
The Little Old Man Middle School Writing Project, 1983
Dance in The MoonlightMiddle School Writing Project, 1983
Whispered FlowersMiddle School Writing Project, 1983
YouAn emotional response to a unwanted break-up.
To Mark Written to a crush from a summer vacation
Adverb OceanExperimenting with adverb sounds and visuals
Broken MelodyA good friend - who confused me pretty badly at the time
Answered PrayerWritten to a friend who helped me out when things seemed pretty dark
A DreamWritten about a dear friend who swept me off my feet
Sunday BrunchWriting more about the same friend on the same trip
Golden, ColoradoMy impressions of my first trip to Colorado, in particular - Golden.
Kansas I was awestruck by the nothingness AND the beauty of Kansas while roadtripping
Restless Drive As I was saying ... the nothingness of Kansas
AutumnMy favorite time of year
HauntedHalloween was pretty depressing
WinterPrinted in the Literary Edition of The Purdue Exponent, way back when
Pantry at St. Clement'sWe had fun making bags for the Open Patry
Driving in a DreamThis was part of an exercise for a writing class
PerformanceDescribing a show choir performance
Vision of PainMy own interpretation of what Juliet might have felt upon committing suicide
First SnowRecalling the joy of winter and first snowfall at any age
DreamerA wonderful visual, but an unfinished poem
Confucius SaysI was at work and I was caught up in "words to the wise."
Confucius Says, Part IIThere were more cliches left over.
Poem, September 8, 1993An attempt to actually make a poem rhyme
Don't LeaveSelf-explanatory, very emotional
ThoughtsWritten about someone I thought I would be with forever
Dead of NightWritten as I reflected on late nights and loneliness that picks at the brain
Drowsy Dawn DiaryWritten after a weekend with my husband before we knew we would be man and wife
To My Sweetest ValentineWritten for my husband for Valentine's Day - still before we knew how serious we were