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
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...
Shoes
The shoes on the rack are lined up perfectly Multiple colors and styles Who will look at my shoes when I am gone? Will they wonder when I would wear...
It’s Time
It's nearly the time to release you And my heart hurts. I wish for you joy, excitement And the pride that comes from Knowing you are doing the best...
Sleep
This sleep that eludes me It toys with my exhaustion and fatigue It laughs at my striving and angst. Why do some get their golden ticket to slumber...
I Believe
I believe in therapy I believe in forgiveness I believe in trying again I believe in honoring grief I believe in loving your family and friends I...
My Girls
They sit next to me I can’t look at them very long or I’ll get the question Why are you looking at me??? I can’t tell them in that moment my heart...