Stolen, lost, ripped away Taken far too soon Hearts bleed for the ones No longer present in time or space Souls journey on to a place unknown Resting at home in both peace and power As the ones who mourn Struggle to move forward While time stands still We remain, our lives forever changed ScarsContinue reading “Motivational Monday Poem: Mourning Glory”
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Motivational Monday Poem: The Distant Present
Yearning for a time unknown Behind, ahead, in the distant present No strings holding you where you are A house that is not a home Family connections fractured yet strong Friendships built on love and acceptance Relationships – the foundation cementing you in place Though neither they nor you intend it so Continuously searching inContinue reading “Motivational Monday Poem: The Distant Present”
Motivational Monday Poem: An Aunt’s Perspective
Confidence with each step Head held high Shoulders straight, eyes forward Four years in age With a soul wise beyond her years Freedom, joy, inquisitiveness A sharp mind, fierce spirit A star shining bright Through the sun-soaked sky To have but an ounce Of such confidence and knowing As middle age nears, WouldContinue reading “Motivational Monday Poem: An Aunt’s Perspective”
Motivational Monday Poem: A Storied Spirit
Rise, Sweet Spirit And tell us your story Through sound, color, and motion Dance, Artistic Spirit To a rhythm only you can feel Caressing the air Leaving traces of beauty behind Love, Worn Spirit With all the passion deep inside Connecting to spirits unknown and scarred Embracing flaws as gifts Rest,Continue reading “Motivational Monday Poem: A Storied Spirit”
Motivational Monday Poem: Characters in Waiting
Mesmerized into separation Floating through time and space Alone without loneliness Trapped in imagination Characters, alive in thought Strangers to all but one Their paths pre-determined By the whim of the pen They flourish or suffer A single artist the puppet master Locked away until needed Pleas echoing off figmented clouds Fictional silhouettesContinue reading “Motivational Monday Poem: Characters in Waiting”
Motivational Monday Poem: Starlit March
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.
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: Still, a Rose
Still, a Rose Color in the stillness of day Enraptures the world with its voice Vibrancy, depth, and beauty Calling to us to awaken Mind, body, and spirit Journey together yet apart Focused on their respective roles Uniting for a moment to stop and smell the rose Clouded by distraction and routine InspirationContinue reading “Motivational Monday Poem: Still, a Rose”
Motivational Monday Poem: Veiled Inspiration
Stretched to your limits The road ahead unclear A ray of light shines through Reigniting the spirit and the journey The clouds kiss the horizon Bidding the day adieu Time to renew, refresh, And reinvigorate the soul Though pulled from every direction Exhaustion clouding your vision Keep moving forward in mind, body, andContinue reading “Motivational Monday Poem: Veiled Inspiration”
Motivational Monday Poem: Winter’s Blanket
WINTER’S BLANKET What the blanket of snow Lacks in warmth It makes up for in beauty Melting hearts with each glance Covered tracks provide a fresh start Towards rediscovering a journey Once thought lost or not worth remembering Engaging the spirit and challenging the mind Nature’s resilience inspires strength To continue on despite a challengingContinue reading “Motivational Monday Poem: Winter’s Blanket”
Kelly Deeny 