Published inProlific Pulse·PinnedMember-onlySilver Linings — Reflections of Life and Hope Through PoetryThe book has been released! — It’s no longer a dream, but a reality that this book has been published. Silver Linings came about after some discussions with one of my clients, LaVan Robinson. As his editor, I have files of his poetry and they are all categorized. I noticed that poems under the “hope” category…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
Published inProlific Pulse·PinnedMember-onlyMay I?I am here for you Silver Linings by LaVan Robinson and Lisa Tomey is coming out soon. This is a book of poetry about life and hope. As in the following poem, our silver linings aren’t all about positive thinking, but sometimes living through the gray. Being alone is the…Hope1 min readHope1 min read
Published inProlific Pulse·PinnedMember-onlyDo You Use the Musical Muse?Letting Mr. V Lead the Way As I reach into the tip jar for writing tips, one of the first one to come to mind is music. I have Luther Vandross playing in the background. He is my favorite artist in the whole wide world and his music has gotten me through many tough times. I…Music2 min readMusic2 min read
Published inProlific Pulse·PinnedMember-onlyPain — A Haibunpoetry, Poetry FormsNational Poetry Month1 min readNational Poetry Month1 min read
Published inProlific Pulse·PinnedMember-onlyLet’s Learn About AnthologiesCoffee Table Talk about Anthologies Just like in the old days when poets came together, perhaps imbibed, or had some coffee, and talked about the problems of the world and how they would use poetry to speak their minds. This is a Coffee Table Talk. Panelists: Arlene Bice Marcella…Poetry3 min readPoetry3 min read
Published inPut It To Rest·Updated Apr 29Member-onlythe moment I learned I was fatas neat as an ironed hanky — why can’t you cross your legs like your mother? my thighs burned into the now bluer couch my cheeks burst in heart pumped red mother’s legs — folded knee over knee, as neat as an ironed hanky my brothers — crossed like mine, ankle on thigh daddy sipped his Saturday afternoon…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
Published inPut It To Rest·Updated Apr 7Member-onlyA Day in the Life of a Compulsive OvereaterBulimia Nervosa is All it’s Cracked Up to Be — I have an eating disorder. It is called Bulimia Nervosa. It is serious I have a track record of binge eating and can sit here and tell you I have consumed a whole package of cookies in a setting, gone out, and bought more…Put It To Rest5 min readPut It To Rest5 min read
Published inGarden of Neuro·Mar 17Member-onlyThe Talk is Released and MORE to Come — Let’s Revisit this DiscussionVital Expressions and Conversations by Families of Color — This is The Talk and .it is now OUT! The Talk is available on Lulu.com and other online retailers. November 2022 I posted about The Talk. This project is of vital importance and I am so grateful for the brave souls who came forward to tell their stories through essays…Bipoc2 min readBipoc2 min read
Published inProlific Pulse·Jan 16Member-onlyHomecoming by Rebecca N. HerzBook Launch! — We are happy to announce that we will have a Book Launch for Rebecca N. Herz and her debut poetry chapbook “Homecoming and other poems.” The event will be held on Sunday, January 22 at 2 p.m. …Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
