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...