Poems from Shoshana Olkin

I want to praise you  For all you’ve done. The actions you’ve taken  To become who’ve you’ve become. Everyday  You take a path unknown,...
And he saw  The light in my eyes, He saw I was trying, I was holding on tight. Once I felt freedom,  Now I feel too much. I strive to be...
Freedome, They’re right, I’m not ready for you.  I need the constant  Of a mother’s coo.  The unusual choice Takes real courage to choose,...
Forgive and forget, But not too quick, You gotta know what you need Before you can contort the decree.  So value your time, Understand the...
Merciful one, Hear my cries, May I find favor in thine eyes. May none of my words  I say be in vain, And may I, one day, find that quoin. I...