Mary : Writing

A Little Whine with that Cheese?

A Little Whine with that Cheese?

A Poem by Mary


exam time at schools all over the country. ahh the angst! My favorite question my students ask is "is this going to count?" message to kids, this t..
What the Angel Saw

What the Angel Saw

A Poem by Mary


Mary Iscariot and Mary of Nazareth mourning the death of their sons, but it could be any mother's sorrow. took lots of biblical liberties here, possi..
Last Supper II

Last Supper II

A Poem by Mary


I wrote this poem in 2012 when the doors of the school at which I taught closed for good. It was a Catholic School if you didn’t guess.
A Job IS NOT a Door!

A Job IS NOT a Door!

A Poem by Mary


this is a fun, very imperfect poem on how I would like to respond to well meaning insensitive people talking to someone (ie,me) who just lost her job,..
A Celestial Visit

A Celestial Visit

A Poem by Mary


This is the first poem of my "Mary's Story," as I call it, a poetic diary of Mary. Somewhat biblical, definitely not theological. enjoy!
Baby Time

Baby Time

A Poem by Mary


Mary has been sent to stay with Elizabeth, possibly the only person who really understands. I would like to imagine they spent afternoons like this.
Other Plans

Other Plans

A Poem by Mary


Mary has just informed her family and Joseph about her condition. (not the joyous reaction she might have anticipated)
Untame Eyes

Untame Eyes

A Poem by Mary


in this poem, Mary is at Elizabeth's home, Elizabeth has given birth to John, and Mary is getting to know him. I need some advice with this one, word..
Dangerous Companion

Dangerous Companion

A Poem by Mary


I wrote this poem after my last chemo treatment for breast cancer in 2003. This is my personal journey with cancer, finding the lump, surgery, chemo,..
Cadence

Cadence

A Poem by Mary


in my anthology, Mary has accepted her pregnancy and invites her loved ones to share in her happiness

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