Mamas Smile
The memory of watching Mama’s mouth turn upwards into a smile,I have kept safe through the years; it’s helped me through life’s miles. Even to this day, I can see her smile, the image somewhat faded.It was clear to me that day she must have been elated. Children playing everywhere, Mama baking as if she…
Moms Tattered Dress
GRANDAD WAS
GRANDAD WAS I never had my heart stolen by anyone so grand as when I was three and discovered my sweet granddad. My memories only go back to when I was three. That was my first real memory that to this day I can see. Mama said my granddad gave me my name when I…
Trail of Tears
The little girl was displaced, Regarded as trash, a scorned race. The Indian Removal Act, An ugly governmental fact. Their ancestral homeland, The government banned. West of the Mississippi River they went, To the designated area now sent. Exposure, disease, and starvation along the route, Many more they would simply shoot. Many died on the…
Flickering Flame
The flickering flame of lifeFilled with anguish and strife Trying to stay alightThough wind rolls into fright Our lives experience manyDays of happiness and plenty Working hard to establishFamily life of bliss As the flames die downTrue friends huddle around Your life was not in vainA circle of true friends remains Pull courage from deep…
Indian Paintbrush
Sunflower
Your name means turn with the sunwhen fully grown, you amaze everyone beautiful yellow petals and fuzzy brown centersyou soak up the summer but dread when it’s winter you’re not just another pretty faceyou soak up toxins that harm the human race You’re a generous lady feeding all your friendsyour seeds feed the birds and…
The Heart of a Rose
Shakespeare once wrote: “Of all flowers,methinks Rose is best.”But, still, I think there is a beautywhen rose petals are at rest The Rose is an elegant, symbolic flowerStanding tall, exuding so much power there is a reverence for roses;they take your breath awayWatched by flower lovers in a gardenas they slowly sway The Rose steals…
