Join me in Celebrating National Poetry Month

Greetings, Readers!
As many of you are aware, April is National Poetry Month. An annual celebration of a beautiful art form that dates back to biblical days. And actually, for me, my first literary love.
I have been penning pieces since I was a young, awkward teen.

In subsequent years, I've won a few awards, published a few books, and have formed my own poetry group with kindred spirits. So today I thought I'd share "Side B" of me through my poetry.

I hope you enjoy! And if you dig it, do share a comment at the end of this post. 
Deal?

COLOR HER MOTHER

 

A

scapegoat

A safety net

A cheerleader

A molder

A knee-kisser

A hand-holder

The author of childhood tales

With many happy endings

Roots,

Wings,

And countless lovely things

Sometimes spent

Heaven sent

 

Like no other,

Yours,
Mine,

Mothers

FOR A FRIEND WITH ALZHEIMER…

I don’t know how to rescue you

From the deep valleys of desolation

And frustration,

Of foreign landscapes

Of once familiar things,

Misplaced names

And faces

How do I restore

Your joy

Give you back your footing,

Your smile,

Or provide the safety net

That you need

But won’t most times mention?

I wish that I could make you feel safe,

Help you put back the missing pieces

To your life’s puzzle,

　

But for now,

All I can do,

Is love you

Through

　

INDIAN GIVER (A HAIKU)

　

He gave me his heart

Then without advance notice

Bestowed it to her

 

 

 

 

(C) 2017 Jennifer Brown Banks

 

 

Please note: Pen & Prosper will be on a spring break until April 25, 2017. I look forward to reconnecting then!

 

Image credit: https: Pixabay.com/

 

 

P.S.  For those interested, my poetry books are available at Amazon.com.