My Angel

MY ANGEL My Angel stands beside me Guiding me through my darkness My Angel floats above me Holding me through my sadness My Angel leaps below me Catching me when I stumble and fall My Angel steps in front of me Lighting my way to Heaven’s hall. Photo and written by Hadel S. Ma’ayeh ©Copyright 2017, … Continue reading My Angel

Self-Doubt

Compassion is unbreakable and speaks only truth An iron wall suppressing spiteful phrases This began since a tiny heart at birth Advanced bit by bit through phases. Summon an inner courage to duel indecisions Battle close adversary head on Persevere over fury, reprisal, and bitterness Cut out uncertainty and move on. Dread, yammer, sob, and … Continue reading Self-Doubt

DEAD SEA (Tanka Haiku)

Wave of salt water Smear face with saline fine mud Hastily body afloat A Mesmerizing blue marble sky Hand in hand stroll seafront beach Written by Hadel S. Ma’ayeh ©Copyright 2016, All rights reserved. Images by Jordan Tourism Board ©Copyright 2016, All rights reserved.

Christy D. Birmingham, Writer, Poet & Author

  It is not surprising to admire the strokes of a famous oil painting such as Girl with a Sunshade by famous painter, Jules Bastien-Lepage that captures powerful emotions and imagery within each stroke. However, it is also rare to find a poet with unique style of words who expresses sensitiveness, thought provoking analogies and … Continue reading Christy D. Birmingham, Writer, Poet & Author

NEW POEM: July 16, 2015

OVERCOME I overcome all odds by staying me and never changing. I overcome all odds by keeping the faith and not breaking. I overcome all odds by ignoring the insults and persevering. I overcome all odds by being vigorous and often exercising. I overcome all odds by embracing the blessings and not grieving. I overcome … Continue reading NEW POEM: July 16, 2015