Poet. Writer. Photographer.
Under the willow, where the magic breathes, under the willow beneath the draping leaves, Under the willow is where we'll meet, under the willow on a summer evening, Under the willow, to unite our dreams, under the willow, only joyful weeping, Under the willow, barefoot and free, under the willow, fireflies released, Under the willow, … Continue reading Under the Willow
I don't need youto lift meto see my futureholds all of my wishes;I already know,for you are nowin it. Words and image ©LauraDenise
An open window and wings are not enough to reach your dreams; there must be the just-right breeze. It comes from within and ruffles self-belief. You will know when it is time to leave it all behind; it is only a matter of mind. A soul is predisposed to flight. It is never that a … Continue reading Just-Right Breeze
As the sun sets, and sangria kisses my lips, I twirl white petals in my fingertips, manipulating them into the frame, and with my dreams, I do the same, as if the halo of the golden light will bring my heart's desires to life, and for added measure, or perhaps because I can't help but … Continue reading Evening Petals
The only gold I need is the sunset that envelops my dreams and restores my inner peace, however briefly, and makes me so easily believe, under the spell of such celestial beauty, that peace can even be, among us all, as brothers and sisters, achieved. The only gold I need is the sunset that returns … Continue reading Only Gold
It's been a while since I woke up teary, but even though the ache in my heart was legitimate, I knew it would be temporary. And that alone makes the difference sometimes. I remember all too well the many times I have cried in the dark, and in the bright light of day behind sunglasses, … Continue reading 2 a.m. Tears
For a moment, I get lost, and in that moment, I fall still, sunset upon golden wildflowers blur the division between worlds. My dreams and reality merge, forming a portal, yet in this moment, I feel the empowerment of control, not the control I foolishly chase in denial, never able to keep everything in its … Continue reading Between Worlds
https://youtu.be/QoEpipVAZUc This song came up on my playlist as I was beginning my yard work after my first day back to my classroom when this small wildflower caught my eye. When you are a poet-photographer-believer-passionate teacher, such a thing can become life changing, lol. I was so moved by the way the sinking sun was highlighting … Continue reading Colliding Light
Sometimes you need to let go of both the past and present to make room for your future waiting so patiently to embrace you if your heart and arms were not so full of nonliving yesterdays and unfulfilling todays; though they may haunt and though they may sustain, it is only your future that can … Continue reading Drops of Time
Trackless sandreset for me,endless horizonthe non-boundary:first carefree stepsI take into my own hands,reshaping my destinyas I head for Dream Landwide awake.I will makeit reality.
