Poetry
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The Rise of the Phoenix
A poem about hitting bottom, facing the fire, and discovering the strength to rise again. The Rise of the Phoenix speaks to transformation, resilience, and the quiet power found after everything familiar has burned away.
The Book Dragon
A fierce declaration of guardianship and memory, The Book Dragon speaks for those who protect knowledge, story, and sacred truth against erasure. This poem honors the quiet, relentless power of keeping what must endure.
The Dragon to My Phoenix
A poem honoring soulmates who arrive later in life—after growth, fire, and becoming. This piece celebrates soul sisters, chosen kin, and the quiet recognition that comes when two souls finally meet exactly when they are ready.
For: Barbara C From: Barbara R
A gentle reminder offered in love, For Barbara C speaks to quiet strength, unseen courage, and the light that remains even in weary moments.
My Little Rita
A lyrical love letter to a mischievous cat named Rita—equal parts sass, fluff, and devotion. This poem celebrates the everyday magic (and mayhem) of sharing life with a feline familiar.
Underworld Gate (evocation)
An uncompromising evocation, Underworld Gate speaks to those willing to shed comfort, illusion, and false crowns. This poem marks the threshold between who we pretend to be and who we are brave enough to become.
Come to Me, Sovereign One
A poem of strength, sovereignty, and sacred connection. Come to Me, Sovereign One is a call for love that meets as equal to equal—where no one is saved, and nothing is surrendered but fear.
The Yule Log: A Poem in Three Fires
From ancient hearths to modern homes, The Yule Log: A Poem in Three Fires honors the unbroken flame that has warmed humanity for centuries. Through pagan roots, sacred transformation, and modern remembrance, this poem celebrates the enduring light we keep through the longest night.
The Scholar’s Nook
A lighthearted ode to lifelong learning and the beautiful chaos of curiosity. The Scholar’s Nook celebrates those who find joy in study, creativity, and a desk that’s never quite tidy.
The Path That Found Me
A gentle reflection on trust, patience, and the unseen threads that guide our lives. The Path That Found Me reminds us that purpose often appears when we stop chasing and start listening.
The Maze of Confusion
In The Maze of Confusion, madness turns in circles — a haunting reflection on pain, illusion, and the cycles we create trying to escape ourselves.
A Voice for the Voiceless
A gentle plea for compassion from the heart of the wild — a poem that gives voice to the fox, the sparrow, and the forest itself, reminding us to listen before it’s too late.
Garden Antics
I went out to tame the herbs,
but they had other plans—
mint on patrol, basil gossiping,
and rosemary lecturing again.
By noon I’d surrendered my trowel
and joined them for tea
in the glorious mess of it all.
The Wisdom Hidden in Chaos — a quiet noticing
Even in chaos,
there is a hidden order
guiding what must rise next.
Bound Beneath the Daylit New Moon
On the day before the autumn equinox, beneath a new moon hidden in the daylight sky, I stood in a circle cast by my sister and bound my hands to the love of my life. What follows is not just a poem — but a spell of memory, devotion, and the old Celtic way of making a vow. This is the moment our love became a season unto itself.
The Manifesto of Becoming
A declaration of truth and transformation, The Manifesto of Becoming celebrates the moment a writer steps into her full, unshakable voice.
Sparks in the Abyss
Even in the deepest dark, something glows. Sparks in the Abyss is a hymn to resilience—where shadow becomes the forge of light.
The Wallflower’s Wish
From the edge of the room, a quiet heart dares to bloom. The Wallflower’s Wish speaks softly of courage, belonging, and the gentle magic of being seen.
The Mountain’s Whisper
High on a winter mountain, a silenced voice finds its echo. The Mountain’s Whisper is a poem of courage, connection, and the earth’s patient listening.
A Lonely Path
A stray cat wanders a lonely path, cold and unseen, searching for warmth in a world that turns away. A Lonely Path is a tender poem of longing and the unexpected kindness that can change everything.