Category Archives: By My Children

A battle to forget

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

A battle to forget You can die of a broken heart It’s a scientific fact and my heart’s been breaking since the first day We met. I can feel it now aching behind my rib cage beating to a desperate … Continue reading →

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Bat and Wolf

Posted on October 24, 2012 by

This one is from my sweet, sweet boy.  He is brave and beautiful and strong. ——————————————————- I do this for me and not for her . . . my name is wolf and I’m alone and forced to join a … Continue reading →

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Another Unexpected Gift

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

A few days ago, my youngest wrote another poem. This one was for me. Since I’m a bit down on him (not doing schoolwork again), I thought I’d concentrate on the positive and share it with you. When the pressures … Continue reading →

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New Music in My Life

Posted on September 24, 2011 by

Here is a link to a new band–my oldest son’s. They’re called City of Giraffes. There are five songs.  Give them a listen, and let me know what you think. I’m too bias to say anything but “I like them!”

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My Son’s First Sonnet

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

My freshman is studying Romeo and Juliet as the school year winds down. (Just what we need heading into summer–teen love angst.) As a part of that study, he and his classmates have to write sonnets. (Wow!  Really?  Freshman writing … Continue reading →

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