Spring into action Speak with passion March to the beat Of your heart’s rhythm Look ahead to tomorrow As you walk alongside The prints of those who came before Reach for the stars Within your soul And as you march, Leave a trail of starlight For the generations yet to come.
Category Archives: Motivational
YA Novel Status Update
It’s been but a few weeks since I restarted querying agents for my Young Adult novel, and I’m surprised to have already received three rejections. It’s not the “I’ve been rejected?!” part that surprises me, it’s the quick response. In all three instances the agents replied within five days of my query. Whereas I onceContinue reading “YA Novel Status Update”
Motivational Monday Poem: Feminine Spirit
I am a girl Different in body Equal in mind and spirit From that of my male counterparts I am a lady Comfortable in pretty gowns With elegance and manners intact Beauty exists as much within as without I am a woman Neither inferior nor superior Strong in a belief of acceptance forContinue reading “Motivational Monday Poem: Feminine Spirit”
Sins of My Ancestors
As I wonder about the possible sins of my ancestors, I pay closer attention to my own prejudices and biases.
Motivational Monday Poem: Heart Broken – Spirit Strong
Our spirits remains strong Though our heart broken Loss so profound It swallows us whole Flooding our view With pain, grief, and confusion When tragedy befalls Senseless and horrific We call upon our God(s) or elected officials Praying for answers, demanding change As the spirits of those lost Rest in peace Ours will not SpeakingContinue reading “Motivational Monday Poem: Heart Broken – Spirit Strong”
Motivational Monday Poem: Genealogical Authors
ANCESTORS I carry with me the genetic links to my ancestors But the path I walk is mine alone to traverse I honor their past, the struggles and triumphs Yet I journey on towards an unwritten future Their stories overflow with potential Yet mine remain at the mercy of the eraser I yearn toContinue reading “Motivational Monday Poem: Genealogical Authors”
Motivational Monday Poem: Rainbows of Love
Celebrating love in the midst of senseless hate with this week’s Motivational Monday poem.
Motivational Monday Poem: Clouded Movement
The theme for this week’s Motivational Monday poem: moving out of fear
Self-Reminder: You are a Writer!
In the midst of daily routines and responsibilities, it can be challenging to keep writing.
Motivational Monday Poem: Fairy Tales
A place in which the artistic spirit soars On the wings of imagination and grace Encouraged, inspired, and motivated To embrace the beauty within Tales of fairy and folk Passed down through generations Infusing magic and creativity Through a storyteller’s art Compassion, hope, and faith Add beauty to that which exists Inspiring childrenContinue reading “Motivational Monday Poem: Fairy Tales”
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