I have posted my response to MHWA Mental Health Challenge and other items to this journal. |
1 It's a dreary Thursday In January The weather matches my mood Wind carrying dead leaves And litter across the sidewalk While clouds promising tears 2 A glacial wind blows Whispering snow stories Oklahoma memories 3 My thoughts are rambling Unfocused scattered worries I intone a prayer 4 Beautiful Tuesday A day to write poetry And learn a new form 5 It's halfway through January 2017 Without any resolutions Because I every year I attempt and fail So this year I'm trying something different. It's halfway through January 2017 And I've placed the year in God's hands I'm asking for assistance to finish Editing, rewriting, composing And increasing my financial viability. It's halfway through January 2017, I'm setting weekly goals To accomplish the stuff I need to accomplish While attempting to spread my wings. 6 Eggs over easy The smoke alarm goes off Time for breakfast 7 A chilly morning Left over from yesterday Snow covered mountains 8 O Lord, Help me to let go Of yesterday's fears And mistakes. 9 O Lord, Help me to let go To focus on your strength And forgiveness. 10 Black and white T.V. Watching Howdy Doody , Captain Kangaroo, Micky Mouse. 11 On the last Sunday in January 2017, I contemplate the events Of the past week, The past month, And the past year. On the last Sunday of January 2017, I feel the fear reverberating Through my neighborhood, Through Las Vegas, Through Nevada, Through America, And across the planet Earth. On the last Sunday of January 2017, I say a prayer of protection For those who Through no fault of their own Are stranded And facing an uncertain future. |