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Betsy spent her career working as a hairdresser. Now retired, she draws many of her writing inspirations from the years sharing life stories with her clients while they sat in the chair of her salon. Through each event celebrated, tragic loss mourned, and secret divulged, she gained an awareness of the much larger picture that exists outside her own perspective and life experiences.

  March 2022     5 days ago

Submitted Poems 4 total

Jagged Edges

Jagged edges
Tearing my heart
Fragile soul
Ripping apart
Fractured thoughts
Locked down inside
Detonate
Like dynamite

Stop and breath
Cleanses deep
Exposing
What's underneath
Fallen down
Alone and lost
Carrying
A heavy...

by Betsy Wokersien Stephens

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The Rocking Chair

She gathers her thoughts as she rocks in the chair
And stares out the window into the thin air
Alone with the memories that dance in her mind
The old clock is ticking, devouring her...

by Betsy Wokersien Stephens

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The Dawn Chorus

The day consumes the darkness and takes a breath of light
While morning shines its beacon into the fading night
A rooster rises early. His wake-up call is sent
Directing all to witness the daily dawn event

A distant flock's arrival is...

by Betsy Wokersien Stephens

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Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

You're a wolf in sheep's clothing awaiting it's prey.
The hatred within you should fill you with shame.

Trolling the socials, thinking you speak the truth.
Yet truth lies in the middle between me and you.

What's wrong with the world? Are we...

by Betsy Wokersien Stephens

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I find I keep returning to read your poem. The journey you take us on is profound and memorable. What a gift of poetry you have shared with us all.

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Very clever and well written!

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Beautifully written Deborah! I also loved reading about your inspiration for writing your poem. Very touching!

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This is such a beautiful poem Jolene.

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