Lola Writes

Last week, Pamela Hodges wrote about the word bold.  I think that we should all embrace our uniqueness.  That is what makes that world so fa...

This year I have two words: faith and contentment. 2012 brought many trials and tribulations as well as some celebratory moments.  Everythin...

It is difficult to express my feelings after the events of Friday.  We were all touched by what happened. I spent the weekend glued to my te...

Most of the time, writing is cathartic.  However, as any writer knows, writer's block is frustrating.  This poem is about that feeling. ...

Butterflies wake up And flutter through the day, In and out of lives, In and out of dreams. The world’s burdens Hang on their win...

Where the trees Drape over the murky waters, The winds caress the moss. The cicada chorus grows Louder, louder, louder, Then silence and beg...

Recently, teen suicide has been an unfortunate conversation in my home.  It is scary that it can happen without parents being aware.  Even...