Poems from dj.portner

Give me your respect; I am a woman! Even my shadow is a projection worthy of praise. I have a story in my heart and you WILL listen. I am...
Keep your peace.   I will take the seed Of our rebellious spirit To plant in the souls of those Not yet born.   To leave behind a legacy...
A hoarder of paper, a keeper of pens--this is my life. When the clouds darken and roar; I write. When sunbeams streak across my door; I...
“I love you,” she said. But you are all teeth and angles. Your mouth tastes of burning blood, however, you swallow the bitter substance....
I walked to the river My bones weary and worn Hoping for some sign That my Savior left me. The valley sighed and the wind grew wings While...

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