Poem: I Ain't No Jesus

I ain’t no Jesus But, I would like to be   I never wanted to be a nun Much less a priest I didn’t want to grow up

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Poem: I Stand Before You

I stand before you I adore you I thought that would be enough — About the poem: I love this little piece. It embodies so much of the

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Poem: Dark Alleys Don’t Scare Me

When I’m walking somewhere Dark and scary I hold your hand I think you are an angel Or maybe Jesus Or maybe pure energy Or maybe my dad

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Poem and Sketch: Nowhere to Go …Happy World Poetry Day!

Sketch and poem by joan A poem from the book: With Open Arms: Poetry for Big Love and Real Life  

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Poem: Play It Cool …are you more of a puppy or a cat?

A poem from my book: With Open Arms: Poetry for Big Love and Real Life When I become your friend, I want to do with gusto! Puppy-style! If

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Poem: Gaksan (…take a hike with me!)

Gaksan a poem from the book With Open Arms: Poetry for Big Love and Real Life In town, my life is all manmade GS-25, kimbap shops, and power

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Poetry is calling! Download the free ebook Feb 1-4, and read it on your phone or computer!

Today and through February 4 (Pacific Standard Time), you can download my new poetry book for free! I hope you will try it, then let me know how

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