Date Extended!

Because of all of the sad and tumultuous events of last week, I am extending the drawing date out to the end of April.

Our hearts go out to all of those with losses in Boston, Massachusetts, in West, Texas, families along the Mississippi  and all who have been affected.

Spotted Overcoat

The day has arrived.

If you are here, you already know about “Spotted Overcoat, Poetry on the Lam.”

Or maybe not.

Perhaps you were looking for a new coat… or a dry cleaner.

As long as I have your full attention, I will tell you that today is release day for my debut poetry book.

This week only, through Tuesday April 30^th, you can sign up HERE for a drawing for FREE STUFF! 

If your name is selected, you could win a paperback or e-book version of "Spotted Overcoat." You will be automatically entered to win an original artwork by Sherry Ann Greer similar to the book cover! 

Good luck!

Thanks for stopping by and happy reading!

-Denise

Before All Else

Scrubbing my morning face
Hollow stare
At the party dress
Polished heels
Well-heeled 
Waiting to dance
A celebration
I would be a hypocrite 
To go ahead
With a fake smile 
Until a prayer was said
Skipped heartbeat
Silent hope
Mourning soul
For those who cannot dance
Across the finish line

For Here, or To Go?

There is no time

For thoughts

That cry to me

To be written down

On a scrap of anything

Passing for a notebook

Or a fast food sales receipt

Begging for a deep sigh

That never expels

The thoughts

That are now overcooked

Like a bad meal

On the go

Burnt to a crisp

Waiting for that day

To arrive when there will

Be time to simmer some

Home-cooked 

Words