Tamara P.

STUCK

STUCK

In a rut Frozen in time It’s 2026 The mind, body, and spirit Believe it is still the 1970’s Festering in the past Suspended in an air bubble Running laps in the hamster wheel Same scenario Time is passing me by Skin is aging Hair is graying Looking over my shoulders...

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Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing

GraspingClinchingUpper body strengthReachingLeg ForcePulling myself off the groundIndependentToo earlyHad to figure something outHow can I get your help and support?The efforts began earlyCrying did not workAsking voice was taking early in lifeNot by genetics or my...

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I Am

I Am

I am not the tension in my shouldersI am a warm summer breezeI am not my hypertensionI am a warm summer breezeI am not the give out in my kneesI am a warm summer breezeI am not the tight muscles in my hipsI am a warm summer breezeI am not the extra cushion around my...

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Gated

Gated

There is a fine line in the sandWalking a tightropeLearning to juggle one egg at a timeWalking on a frozen riverBeing aware of the delicate waterThe faded line on the beachIt sometimes can move from the waves washing ashoreI can forget where the line wasSlowly dipping...

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