Ganglion

My Ganglion My ganglion of feelings, constricts, contains, confines Their eventual unburdening from the rigors of my mind. I think and plan and write and do, but never sit serene As if that slowing down would then unveil some painful scene. So many unseen moments, so...

Suit of Armor

(sung to the tune of “Man of La Mancha” Hear my now, oh thou bleak and insidious plague Thou art vile and depraved as can be And a Knight with her hopes up, determined, unflinching Will fight you with vitality I am I, Suit of Armor, Defender, Protector,...

Stop Spinning (IWS)

Dear “Shoulding,” I understand that you first came into being when I was an infant, knowing that my job was to make my parents happy and to keep their marriage together. You knew then it was “too big a job,” but you took it on – and in many ways you tried...

Seek Peace (IWS)

12/17 My Precious Linda, I’m so glad to see you back on your computer where I know you will make some time to connect to me and to all parts of yourself. I see that you are less manic than you have been, but I also see the underlying judgment that you consistently...

Rest More (IWS)

My Precious Darling Linda, I know how stressed you have been lately and I send you so much love. Take time for yourself, Sweetheart. Do only what you want to do. everything else can wait. . I know that your stress and worry have been such burdens. Let them all go,...