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
Mom
Thinking of you today Remembering the long days past Talking to you over the phone. You received my words with curiosity and acceptance. When I...
Our Children
My children and their safety And choices. It’s said having them is like Choosing to wear your heart on your sleeve. For me it’s more like pulling...
Destined for Greatness
You are destined for greatness So said the fortune. I chuckle...aren’t we all destined for greatness? With each new spark of life The essence of a...
Are You Ready?
It’s the joy of being together sharing experiences and time passing Let’s do this adventure today and embrace what it brings I’m so grateful to be...
The Black Hills of South Dakota
I am beholden to the Black Hills of South Dakota, The land of my upbringing. I remember winter there, with the blowing snow blizzards And the...
Aging
Aging Sucks! When did this happen? I thought I was just 24. Sagging, speckled, coarse skin That time brings with it And replaces it with hard-earned...
This Quiet Place
This quiet place with my mind racing Turning towards the habit that dulls the anxiety But amplifies the fear It’s a vicious cycle That either ends...
You Must Begin Again
I believe in joy And I believe in anger In so much as it helps you navigate change. I believe in working hard In so much as it serves you in meeting...
The Hollow
The gutted out old tree Letting in air No place for growth or release. Somewhere in the hollow Is my heart. Torn and pushed aside I can sense it...
Move with it
When are you going to move on?” they ask. Move on from the loss, the grieving, the ache in your bones... But I do know this: as sure as the sun...
The Fly
Sitting in this moment of heavy thought and angst I notice the worry I feel for their safety now and forever Having children is the best gift with a...
The Core
The core is your center It holds your story and your yearning It lends you its fortitude And offers up temperance and grace. So settle your core...