Disappointment is the barbed side of a coin, flipped with a random hand, revealed with a tricksters grin. Disappointment is a pinch with partially bitten nails, a slice of glass in a soapy sink, the sneaky edge of an envelope on the tongue. Disappointment is the vine around an ankle, the corner of a coffee table waiting patiently for a shinbone, a missed bottom step. Disappointment is a bathtub of salt, a window crack that invites winter in, an indefinitely drawn curtain.
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I am an internationally published writer and poet, originally from Los Angeles, now living in Ireland with my husband, 2 pugs and 2 cats. I am also the author of the full length poetry collection, "Things My Mother Left Behind", and half of the creative force behind "Tiger Lily" an Ekphrastic Collaboration with Jane Cornwell, published by JC Studio Press. I also host the literature podcast, A Thousand Shades of Green.
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March 5, 2024 at 2:02 am
this is riveting writing my friend
March 5, 2024 at 9:10 am
Thank you, Beautiful Lady! Sending you love and hugs! xoxo
March 5, 2024 at 10:40 am
Beautiful writing.
March 5, 2024 at 12:47 pm
Thank you so much!!!!!
March 5, 2024 at 10:42 am
Wow. I felt every line.
And I found your amazing podcast through Basilike…I loved your readings of her work!
March 5, 2024 at 12:48 pm
Hi! Wow, thank you so much!!! This makes me so happy!
March 5, 2024 at 5:06 pm
let down
the reason
for the frown
maybe next time!
March 5, 2024 at 5:40 pm
I would describe disappointment as being utter bullshit. You’ve described it much more eloquently, my friend. See? Even when you’re in the depths, you spit fire. Love it. Keep going. ❤️
March 6, 2024 at 10:33 am
Have I told you I adore you?!!!!!!
March 7, 2024 at 7:04 am
Oh yes! Eloquent, as ever.
March 7, 2024 at 8:09 am
Thank you, Love!!!!!
March 7, 2024 at 9:53 am
❤️❤️❤️
March 9, 2024 at 12:24 pm
Amen.