mouthy to a fault • best weight upon my shoulder • black, furry shadow

Here’s to failing and • flying and learning to grow • Limping when we must

Genuine spirit • A depth of care with no bounds • Modern support hose

Pin-pricked nerves: the fear • A quest to avoid the pain • Manic search for peace

Class act through and through • Bestower of gifts and self • Aged to perfection

Walking side by side • Struggle and celebration • Sunday morning’s light

Remarkable you • Shining your light all around • Thank God for those cracks

Embrace the hard stuff • Run headlong into the wall • And pray that it gives

A haiku for each of the 9 Enneagram numbers

that moment before • when “more” is not an option • then a sweet release

spinning pottery • singing the blues; clues abound • laughter brews deep down

Nine years have gone by. • The world is a different place. • Who would you be now?

Your heart waits in fear • Will there ever be true love • It must start within

Paint your toenails, girl • You can be seen without blush • But cover those nails

My heart feels off beat • Make promises you can’t keep • I’m naked; afraid

Giggles and Skittles • Pony rides and Slip ‘N Slides • Indulgence of youth

A dumpster fire: • Panic. Connection. Grief. Hope. • Hindsight is ... you know

So cute and cuddly • A safe respite for my soul • Soft landing for tears

A wink and a smile • That deep knowing: acceptance • True friendship; so sweet

Please hold me too close • Convince me that I am safe • Never let me go