This is another poem from my book WRITE WITH ME.  For each section in the book, I wrote a little story about the inspiration for the poem. There are also prompts and a space for writers to add their thoughts, poems, and stories.  My hope is that sharing some of my personal poems and stories will encourage others to write about their own emotions and experiences.

A big thank you to Carol for hosting today's Poetry Friday on her blog The Apples in My Orchard.

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Some Days

I'm grateful for this community where we meet every Friday to support and encourage each other.  

A big thank you to Bridget at wee words for wee ones for hosting this week's Poetry Friday gathering.

A Place Where I Can Be Me

It is always scary for me to share my poems and stories, especially when they are so personal.  Your  supportive comments last week helped ease my fear. Your kindness and encouragement means a lot to me. Thank you so much!

Today I'm sharing a poem from my new book WRITE WITH ME. You can read more about my book here.

I really do think of my journal as a place. It is a home for my words, my ideas, and my thoughts.  A place where I can be my own true self without worrying about being good enough. Inside the pages of my journal feels safe and comfortable.They tell the story of my life, and contain a part of me I don't always show the world. As I read through old journals, I gain perspective and begin to understand more about myself. 

I have a ton of journals and probably should recycle them, but they are so hard to part with. 

If you write in journals, I'd love to know what you do with them when they are full. Do you keep them? Recycle them? 

A special thank you to Matt for hosting this week on his blog Radio, Rhythm, & Rhyme. 

Have a great week!