fiona goodwin

I’m taking back my mind that got hijacked on the way I drew conclusions about myself young From the cold stares and the air of…

What does it mean to possess this moment? Is it in the swayback of the trail When you taste the iron of your breath? But…

She struck a match Lit the lamp Drew in a breath Experiences compassion A lovely expression Flashing On her face Time to take on the…

When you can’t look on the bright side, I will sit with you in the dark

Last night your cat sat curled like dead leaves, against your back. Her coat stippled, orange and black, colors on the white spread I cannot…

The times are frail; as they come dodging back in racing back in like a speeding bullet ready to be free. It’s hard to feel…

Nothing missing Everything absent. Reminiscing baskets, full of fragments. All is present. Nothing missing. Thanksgiving who’s forgiving? 9/11 spent in heaven. Frequent torment. Grave decent.…

This lady has found a way not to see, To carve out an oasis of calm She declares this her safe zone. She shuts out…

The discomfort Of the unfamiliar comfort Arising during the uncomfortable Healing journey Which started Because of a comfortable Survival mode Created from uncomfortable Loneliness The…

What if I am sure of my love for you? 100% safe There is not a day that I do not wake up feeling that…

Wrapped in dignity Held by strength Woman of change Now feels Calm delights Strands Velvet ribbons In her hands Healthy A joyful heart from The…

In all the world to write that, tonight. Conjuring water In the middle of the room; stars in their winter fields; the soft scent of…

Join in Giggle unconsciously Heartbeats of true Friendship The sounds of life It’s alright During difficult times More sounds will reach you Soon Love Like…

Fall is near as the nighttime breeze gently blows over you , while you sleep. You hear the owls who who-ing  their nightly songs calling…

Be gentle with yourself Time comes and goes Ebbs and flows Like sand in an hourglass Lately that’s the message The sands of time Swirling…

If you were a city would you want to live there? Would there be parks and trees and wide open spaces for reflection. Is there…

As I watched the memories of Sept 11. It apparently stirred up a lot of memories for me.  I woke up in a panic At…

Gaining freedom and Patience in the dark The hero Carries her sword Treasured memories flood her Mind The handler sways in time Making a difference…

I’m checking in Checking in with a friend Checking on myself Checking out of my Negative spaces Checking hard On a long view Patient Kind…