Soldier of Love
October 4, 2020
The title Poem of the Soldier of Love Collection. This poem is ultimately about me breaking down my wall of strength and admitting that I am hurt. … More Soldier of Love
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Soldier of Love (prelude)
October 4, 2020
The Soldier of Love Collection. These poems came to me at different times, but with the same theme: coming to terms with my heartbreak. This one came to me in a dream, even the rhyme scheme. … More Soldier of Love (prelude)
Goodbye Unicorn
September 30, 2020
This poem was about forgiveness and self-accountability. … More Goodbye Unicorn
This is Me, Healing
September 26, 2020
The editing process for this novel has required me to dig deep into my emotional well. I must admit that it has been very therapeutic. It has recently brought up something I was trying to hide from myself (as a protective mechanism): my broken heart. I always hope that by sharing the lessons I learn … More This is Me, Healing
Angels are Real
September 6, 2020
Despite any hardships in my life, I try to prioritize being grateful over being self-pitiful. Meaning I can focus on my problems and dwell in a pool of helplessness or I can focus on solving problems and dwell on things for which I am grateful. I try to begin each day with a feeling of … More Angels are Real
Sh#t’s Complicated: Entanglements, Tears, Faint Hearts, and Unconditional Love
July 20, 2020
“You can either be a host to God or a hostage to your ego.” – Wayne Dyer I have been putting in a lot of time editing draft 4 of my novel. This is deep into the process in which I must be very introspective regarding my characters’ motivations and how … More Sh#t’s Complicated: Entanglements, Tears, Faint Hearts, and Unconditional Love
Examining the Soul – A Novelist’s Journey
May 25, 2020
How does one examine the soul? In lieu of having any mystical or magical abilities, I believe one must start by doing a self-assessment, keeping it as objective as possible. I often refer to this as “Looking in the Mirror” and it can be done in many different ways – some of which include personal … More Examining the Soul – A Novelist’s Journey
Dear Mama
May 10, 2020
Dearest Mother, I often attribute my ability to love unconditionally to you. But, over the years, wisdom has taught me that you have given me so much more. It has taken me many years to understand not only your enduring and unconditional love, but also your strength. In my very early years, the dynamics of … More Dear Mama
Open Letter to Toxic Love
April 2, 2020
I read your invitation and I hadn’t quite found the words to say to you in reply. Until now. In a moment of rest, I found clarity. So many years have passed since our last swing at this relationship thing. You hurt me deeply. But the loss was not without a lesson. I have did … More Open Letter to Toxic Love
The Thirst is Real
March 16, 2020
A short story from the Darch Angel series… The new moon shone bright in the night sky amidst the stars that crowded in its glory. It was a beauty that typically went unnoticed in the city that never sleeps. The sky above displayed its majesty as the city below buzzed, bustled, and hustled in a … More The Thirst is Real
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