Survival – Deb Hawken

Making

You were the making of me Even though you were breaking me Because you made me aware Of who I didn’t want to be I re-made me Thoughtfully Kindly I looked at you And I chose differently I chose to walk a human path Where no one around me Needs my approval Has to meetContinueContinue reading “Making”

A Mother’s War

Photo by Veronika Valdova on Pexels.com This poem is close to my heart, it reflects on why world peace is something I won’t give up on, the idea that humanity can be sensible and respect each other, and stop being scared. I can only give one small voice to this battle, which is the realContinueContinue reading “A Mother’s War”

It’s a Punch

Acknowledging that men go through this tooPhoto by NEOSiAM 2021 on Pexels.com You think of it as words But it’s a punch A blow to the gut A wound to the psyche A thrust to the heart Have confidence you say I did before all the punches You wouldn’t expect someone To pole vault withContinueContinue reading “It’s a Punch”