poetry in the marking

  • Perfect

    A quiet ache hides behind the pursuit of perfection. This original poem explores the silent struggle of trying to be “perfect” for someone else, even as your true self fades away. For anyone who’s ever felt unseen while giving everything… Continue reading

    Perfect
  • Peace Fall Over Me

    No matter what happens Peace is ours. Continue reading

  • The Autumn Girl

    Short story/poem I wrote for my Intro to blogging course, in honor of my deep love of autumn. Continue reading

    The Autumn Girl
  • Exercise: Brainstorming

    Exercise: Brainstorming homework| 3 different strategies at work. Continue reading

    Exercise: Brainstorming
  • Finding Peace through Prayer

    Peace has been scarce—and I’ve only recently realized how much of that was my own doing. Somewhere between caring too much, getting pulled into noise and drama, and forgetting to pause, I lost track of the One voice that matters… Continue reading

    Finding Peace through Prayer
  • Pennies From Above

    After my grandpa passed away, I wrote a tribute to honor the strong, faithful man who built more than homes—he built a legacy. From his humble beginnings, raising a family in a tiny camper, to laying the literal and spiritual… Continue reading

    Pennies From Above
  • Roses 🥀 Are Red

    The poem written in 2019 was written to intentionally meaning and purpose. Continue reading

    Roses 🥀 Are Red