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Watching Myself

An illustration of a tea cup on a saucer

My taste changed when there was enough distance not to hope for a moment of time over tea.

Posted byrebeccaschimmelOctober 19, 2021October 19, 2021Posted inblogTags:poetry, tea, writingLeave a comment on Watching Myself

Recommended Discomfort

The change I crave is uncomfortable.
It is an unruly child screaming at a pitch fit to pierce attention.

Posted byrebeccaschimmelOctober 15, 2021January 17, 2022Posted inblog, UncategorizedTags:poem, poet, poetry, writingLeave a comment on Recommended Discomfort

Tough as a bamboo infestation

I stick my neck out. Because I will break before I see a system make another bend too far.

Posted byrebeccaschimmelOctober 6, 2021January 17, 2022Posted inblog, UncategorizedTags:poet, poetry, writingLeave a comment on Tough as a bamboo infestation

How It Passes

How silly it is to be confident in the structure of a minute.

Posted byrebeccaschimmelSeptember 21, 2021October 19, 2021Posted inblogTags:poem, poet, poetry, time, true self, writer, writingLeave a comment on How It Passes

Dear Inner Critic

I understand you have a lot on your plate, and you’re often in a rush to feel heard. You speak the language of fear and trepidation. It must be hard to live in a state of constant doubt, but what else do you know? I must say, I wasn’t aware how many different forms youContinue reading “Dear Inner Critic”

Posted byrebeccaschimmelSeptember 13, 2021October 19, 2021Posted inblogTags:blog, inner critic, poetry, writingLeave a comment on Dear Inner Critic

Laugh With Her

“That’s not coriander!” She yells at me when I try to be too serious. “Those are the ashes of a dragonfly who has been blessed with the fart of a giant upon its wings!”

Posted byrebeccaschimmelJuly 26, 2021October 19, 2021Posted inblog, UncategorizedTags:inner child, love, poetry, writingLeave a comment on Laugh With Her

What Pictures Do You Take Now?

I stopped taking pictures of myself as our conversations tapered off.

Posted byrebeccaschimmelJuly 18, 2021Posted inblog, UncategorizedTags:blog, poem, poet, poetry, writer, writingLeave a comment on What Pictures Do You Take Now?

Possible

There is something lovely about an overwhelming happiness
demanding to be felt and experienced.

Posted byrebeccaschimmelJuly 14, 2021July 26, 2021Posted inblog, UncategorizedTags:blog, poem, poet, poetry, writer, writingLeave a comment on Possible

How It Passes

Often, we pretend to be present as our feet stretch with anticipation to reach the future.

Posted byrebeccaschimmelJuly 9, 2021July 14, 2021Posted inblog, UncategorizedTags:blog, poem, poet, poetry, writer, writingLeave a comment on How It Passes

Fun Mirror Inner Child

Where is the magic of an inner child who trudges through emotional warfare?

Posted byrebeccaschimmelJuly 8, 2021July 14, 2021Posted inblogTags:blog, poem, poet, poetry, writer, writingLeave a comment on Fun Mirror Inner Child

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