Come On In...

In these pages you will find my original works of poetry.

I also blog about my life. Common topics include: parenting, gardening, cooking, baking, cleaning, decorating, designing, remodeling, mixed martial arts, current affairs, and of course my current work in progress.

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If From The Ashes We Rise

Every single time the wind blows the house moans. It bends slightly lower. One day a strong gust or perhaps even a gentle breeze will whisper across the planks, rattle the panes and the whole structure will fall. Collapse on itself. Wood and metal, photos and memories tossed into a heap of rubble and anguish. And misplaced dreams. And circling hovering above it all will be a cloud. A heavy, suffocating storm of gritty particles. We will be blind as we stagger in. We will stum

Not Enough

I clutch my ears Cringing from the deafening silence. The blank emotion blasts a trumpet's horn. There was once hope and promise But it was not enough. That weak foundation Never treated Never built upon It splintered It tarnished With cracks And creaks. Tread carefully Walk gingerly And be mindful of where You place your steps. A hope A promise Once ignited a spark. A hope A promise Now an empty cavern Full of so much sadness. I enter sparingly. A hope A promise Was not enou

Books and Poetry by Michelle O.

Come On In...

In these pages you will find my original works of poetry.

I also blog about my life. Common topics include: parenting, gardening, cooking, baking, cleaning, decorating, designing, remodeling, mixed martial arts, current affairs, and of course my current work in progress.

To Spite A Year Of Covid Loss

Let America Win

Maybe The Time Has Come

If From The Ashes We Rise

Not Enough