jane7z : Writing

Lily White Skin

Lily White Skin

A Poem by jane7z


I can't pretend to understand When people have Turned you down for work For being black, brown, red or yellow. I have the privilege Undes..
Anywhere but Here

Anywhere but Here

A Poem by jane7z


Scanning the horizon O'er the sea And land Scaling the mountains Dwelling in the deep Somewhere else from Where I am I am Peering into ..
Underneath

Underneath

A Poem by jane7z


Underneath Thin skin Burns The-woulda-coulda-shoulda-might have-bin Dreams swept up Old memories Longings Throw aways No do overs Catchi..
Eternity in our Hearts

Eternity in our Hearts

A Poem by jane7z


We have eternity framed in such frail fleshly cases An ill wind pushes us in our place for a while The wind can't blow out the pilot light tha..
Letting Go

Letting Go

A Poem by jane7z


Letting Go It isn't what we hold onto that makes us rich but what we are able to let go of To learn through loss It isn't the breadth of know..
Maniacal Aging Symphony

Maniacal Aging Symphony

A Poem by jane7z


Maniacal aging symphony As I get up And around this morning My back is stiff Hips creak And my knee joints Bubble and squeak My body's ma..
Winsome wistful words

Winsome wistful words

A Poem by jane7z


Words Slip out unwittingly When no attention is given It's a waste when in haste Giving out good intentioned advice Only worth is for a wood pyre..
I am Losing My Mind

I am Losing My Mind

A Poem by jane7z


For Donna
Today

Today

A Poem by jane7z


Today I feel weary My hope a little dented My faith bent Today I need your virtual hugs Smiles Humor To plow on through this Funk Today ..
I am not a waste, I am human

I am not a waste, I am human

A Poem by jane7z


I am not a throw away Nor a FREAKING commodity I am not white trash Nor an anomaly I am not a waste of skin Nor a waste of time I may be old Bu..