As a lifetime educator, I feel that I must join the conversation on race and how racism impacts all of us. I lived through the protests of the sixties and remember my teachers talking frankly about racism. I feel blessed to have had such great teachers with such enormous insights. I was lucky to have teachers from all backgrounds. Race to me was basically the … Continue reading We need to talk
Two little sisters play sweet giggles fill the air Grandma’s heart smiles Continue reading Haiku 203
As most people here in the Tri-State area, we have seen the presentations and masses pronounced by Pope Francis of the the Holy Seas and many of us have been deeply touched by his message of Love and Peace. This is my poem to honor his visit. I also tried painting his friendly face with all due respect. Skies of crystal blue prevailed today As … Continue reading The Pope of Hope
I would be remiss if I did not offer my condolences to the families of the victims gunned down Wednesday while at a bible study meeting at their church in Charleston, South Carolina. It saddens me deeply that violence strikes again. I dread the questions my oldest grandson will have about this. What do you say to an eight year old who believes that church … Continue reading Tragedy Strikes Again
I watched in awe sitting in the first row of a small cafetorium as forty children performed their very much rehearsed musical show. Each child so unique and special watched in anticipation for the signals of their beloved music teacher. The tamborine players started the jamboree The maraca players joined in at the count of three Then the drummers followed faithfully. The teacher’s face glowed … Continue reading Look Inside Their Hearts
The Sum of Some Things in My Life If I were to sum up my life The percentages would not add up I mean the ultimate percentage Is supposed to be 100% But nothing is one hundred percent Except paying up your taxes. For sure, twenty percent has been Physical and emotional pain Back pain mostly Giving birth – twice The pain of loss So … Continue reading The Sum of Some Things in My Life
Melba Christie (c) 2014 I once saw this flower resting and growing on a wall I could not believe it would grow to be so tall but its singular beauty gave it strength As everyone who saw it only has something gracious to say. Children grow … Continue reading The Flower Against the Wall
My empty nest is emptier today after all of my children and grandchildren all came home for a very brief stay They spoiled me like a little kid with gorgeous smiles, spontaneous hugs and kisses, and comments prefaced with remember mom when this and that or this other referencing the good times she had with her only brother sometimes I wonder if their memories … Continue reading My Empty Nest is Emptier Today
Millions of white flakes meeting on a lonely hill children ride their sleds Continue reading Haiku 34
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Poetry is Life! Life is Poetry!
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