The Poet’s Corner
As a psychotherapist and sports mental skills coach, I’ve loved to opportunity to work with amazing clients over the years and guide and support them as they navigate their lives and changes.
I too have felt many changes and challenges in my life with some form of grief being a constant since my father tragically passed away 29 years ago. Fortunately, my mother lived much longer but she too passed away two years ago.
As fate would have it, my oldest son just moved away to attend college, and I’ve reached menopause. The effect of these changes and losses has led me to writing poetry. It has been incredibly therapeutic and healing for me to do so and my hope is that my poems help you feel acknowledged, understood and inspired.
I am no poet by any means but am grateful to have the opportunity to help you on your path of healing in this life.
Latest Poems
Anxiety
Dual lives One filled with striving, excelling and confidence The other layered with fear, angst and overthinking Keep the struggle inside. Don’t let them see the whole of who you are If they only...
Dad
We didn’t get that much time with you... Your love of melody and melancholy Snickers bars and getting stuck in the Black Hills snow in your Scout All describe your inclinations...your thing, your...
Bluebird
This bittersweet time of change to come Anticipation met with fear and hope. What can provide comfort now? The quiet moments of reflection and meditation, The prayers of acceptance and compassion...
Holding Both
To experience the exhilaration of meeting a goal Getting that job, getting the house, Finding your partner or finally Feeling grounded in your life. Yet intertwined with these joys Are the dark...
A Mother’s Hands
A Mother’s hands are built from bone, flesh and love. She will hold you as an infant, gently put you on her knee. Your first experience of pure, unconditional love. Her swift hands hold you when you...
Sleeves
How do you fashion your sleeves? Maybe with layers of shirts, jackets or jewelry That showcases your reach. How about your solid wrists that are underneath them? But do your sleeves let air in Or...