Marianne Rose : Writing

Inspiration

Inspiration

A Poem by Marianne Rose


A simple reflection on the movement of inspiration. (Image is part of an oil painting by my husband Len Kesling.)
Grief

Grief

A Poem by Marianne Rose


I rediscovered an old collage journal lately. 2012 was a hard year for me, with flash floods of grief. I expressed it after the waves of grief passed.
Tears of Relief

Tears of Relief

A Poem by Marianne Rose


Spending this day in a friend's battlefield, channeling peace, home now, relief.
Lingering

Lingering

A Poem by Marianne Rose


Thoughts of being with the dying, in the moments when they have not yet made peace with themselves, and face a dark night as potent as the dark night ..
Saving Lives

Saving Lives

A Poem by Marianne Rose


Just reflecting on a current theme in my life
Marital Minefields

Marital Minefields

A Poem by Marianne Rose


My husband and I have witnessed many near break-ups. Sometimes we end up casualties of other people's wars.
Lenny

Lenny

A Poem by Marianne Rose


A poem I wrote about my husband last week, if anyone's been misunderstood, it's him.
2 Miracles, 22 Years

2 Miracles, 22 Years

A Story by Marianne Rose


On growing up in San Francisco in the 60's and 70's- losing the "village", losing myself, miracles that saved my life.
Unchurched

Unchurched

A Poem by Marianne Rose


The contrasting poem to "Remembering a Friend", my experience of churches
Remembering an Old Friend

Remembering an Old Friend

A Poem by Marianne Rose


I'm named for a saint, and when i was young, she was my best friend.