I Decided to Quit Teaching After Thirteen Years

Few things will destroy your self-worth more completely than doing something simply because someone else wants you to do it. … Continue reading I Decided to Quit Teaching After Thirteen Years

POVERTY

Poverty Defined as the state of being poor To lack . There are those who will define it: To lack … Continue reading POVERTY

The first time I felt a real sense of purpose was when I gave birth to my daughter Carmen. Up … Continue reading Finding Purpose Again

She has sex with him at least three times a “weak.” Thinks that if she keeps him engaged, he won’t … Continue reading SHE

I’ve seen it rage In the red fist of an agitated heart . Flow gradually like grains of sand into … Continue reading Anger

Cecilia comes home at midnight with dark circles around her eyes like sunken asphalt. Up since 5:30 a.m. because school … Continue reading RAVEN EYES

She comes to school every day searching, hoping for a miracle in her back pack. She tries to pay attention, … Continue reading Adulthood Too Soon

Warm rays of sun embrace the teasing shore Sand sifts against the curves my heart adores Waves tease and tumble … Continue reading The Sweetness of Summer

Mother earth will guide the roots of a tree to water, the way spirit will guide me to that which … Continue reading 10 Lessons I’m Learning from Cultivating Soil

“The rules of the game of life are quite simple. Always tell the truth. Never live in fear of anything … Continue reading Four Transformational Rules