Category: Poetry

Poems, Poetry

Sonnet 116 – Shakespeare


Let me not to the marriage of true minds Admit impediments. Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove: O no! it is an ever-fixed mark That looks on tempests and is never shaken; It is the star to every wandering bark, Whose worth’s unknown, although his height be taken. Love’s not Time’s fool, though rosy … Continue reading Sonnet 116 – Shakespeare

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Family, National Poetry Month, Poems, Poetry

Sewing Machine


Never thought I would ever touch that old machine; it was responsible for creating many attire. My mom sat behind it for hours to confect the dresses that would turn heads at church. This after she came home from the factory where she made uniforms all day. Never thought twice that she was too tired to continue sewing. The old Singer sewing machine spoke to … Continue reading Sewing Machine

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Poems, Poetry, Women's History Month

March is a Month to Be Remembered


Herstory comes alive every March But one month to celebrate is not enough So many still thrive to be recognized and yet are still deprived of basic needs and to honorably succeed. This month of this year 2020 is filled with so many fears only women know how to persevere GBS said, “women are life’s force.” and of course They know to cohere and to … Continue reading March is a Month to Be Remembered

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Haiku, Poems, Poetry, Quotes

Haiku by Melba Christie


Hope is green again Irish blessings needed May the day be great! Dedicated to my Irish friends and family. “When Irish Eyes are Smiling sure it’s like a morn in springIn the lilt of Irish laughter you can hear the angels singwhen Irish hearts are happy all the world seems bright and gaybut when Irish eyes are smiling sure they’ll steal your heart away“ Continue reading Haiku by Melba Christie

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