A Dedication to Mocha Cha Cha 🐶😪

My daughter's puppy, Mocha, passed away at 2 a.m. this morning (5/10/2022), and it broke all of our hearts. She went suddenly without time to take her to be examined. One minute she was fine, and the next minute she was gone. We have been grieving for two days. She was a special little fur …

M is for Maya and Malcolm ~ #atozchallenge2022

For the letter M, I wanted to pay tribute to two of my inspirational people. They have taught me so much, and I continue to learn from their words even though they have passed on. They are Maya Angelou and Malcolm X. Image Credit: A-Z Quotes Birth: April 4, 1928 Death: May 28, 2014 (86 …

The Night The Sky Fell Apart ~ A Sestina

Photo Courtesy of News Delivers Their sorrow fills the streets with wails filled of smokeIce and ash fall in the air, creating dirt that lasts a lifetimeBravery is felt throughout tired shoulders, heavy and twistedCitizens…people… holding heavy artillery, becoming soldiersAs mothers squat to comfort the young and the feebleNo atonement will come from the other …

S. R. J. ~ A Dedication

The moment we met, I knew That you would change me For the better... Inside and out... The inspiration, coming from your love Gave my life focus, clarity found The passion I discovered with you Will keep me captive forever For no one can fill your shoes Or replace your heart's beating Cupid's arrow has …

Untold Story

Image Credit: Quote Fancy Maya Angelou was one of my favorite people, activists, authors, and women on this planet, and her story changed lives merely by being told. It healed her to tell those words that had forsaken her, and I have always been able to relate to her words and her circumstances. She brought …

A Dedication To Lil’ Chefs

Braids, ponytails, and hair spiked on top Curly hair, pixie cuts, and even a mohawk Twirly dresses trimmed in flowery lace Jeans, shorts, and an apron on stock Tiny, little human chefs Wise beyond their years Wielding a spatula and skillet It brings me to happy tears The sight is amazing to see what they can do …