Minister’s Daughter? jansmatters.com, July 9, 2025 I appear as a minister’s daughterRather than a person with a pastMy persona ingrainedMy reality a constant clashI act with apparent compassionFilled with a sense of derisionMy actions entrenchedMy passions a constant collision Outside InsideInside OutsideConflict in the depths of perceptionDissonance at the heart of cognitionSleepless nights – restless daysHesitations bred of inhibitionInside OutsideOutside InsideMy passions a constant collisionMy actions entrenchedFilled with a sense of derisionI act with apparent compassionMy reality a constant clashMy persona ingrainedRather than a person with a pastI appear as a minister’s daughter Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading... Related Essays, Flash Fiction, Poetry identitypersonaPoemPoetry
“My River” published in SLWG 2025 Anthology February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 My essay entitled “My River” is included in the 2025 St. Louis Writer’s Guild Anthology, launched today Feb 14, 2025. Links to eBook and paperback below. All proceeds support the good efforts of the Guild. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading... Read More
Step into the Ring April 12, 2025 Step into the Ring. Be fearless. Have confidence. Be peaceful and calm. Be strong and powerful. Know you are deserving. Be balanced. Be whole. Open your mind; Open your life; to fulfillment, limitless success, laughter and love. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading... Read More
To all Teachers, Staff, Students and Parents as well as members of St. Louis Police Department and all St. Louis First Responders October 24, 2022September 24, 2023 Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading... Read More