PinnedMarianne VincentIntroduction to ‘A Man with Shining Eyes’Poems on stroke, caregiving, death, and other adventures3 min read·Aug 4, 2021----
Marianne VincentSitting in front of beautyI joined the choir at church though I had a voice that was flat. I was twelve or thirteen; I can’t recall exactly, now. I joined because I…5 min read·1 day ago--2--2
Marianne VincentI shudder to thinkI shudder to think who I might have become Gangrene of pride undetected, still spreading, its knees not yet amputated.1 min read·May 1, 2024--1--1
Marianne VincentNo matter the harshnessNo matter the harshness, the unkindness in your world No matter what’s broken or what you have lost1 min read·May 1, 2024--1--1
Marianne VincentHailstones and Bee StingsToday I am going about my day Harsh words, they strike me, they strike me all day Unexpected hailstones, they land on me all day.1 min read·May 1, 2024--1--1
Marianne VincentThe long load of sorrowsLook over the shoulder of the one who has hurt you Use the eyes of your heart and you’ll see something new1 min read·May 1, 2024----
Marianne VincentThe BoxThey kept on coming, reluctant to depart Guests uninvited, found a home in his heart Sorrows and struggles, each dragging a box He took…1 min read·May 1, 2024--1--1
Marianne VincentHeart racingHeart racing Feet stumbling No time to kick off my shoes No time to chuck my bag Every day I rushed towards I gulped the life-saving…1 min read·May 1, 2024----
Marianne VincentYou have lived so that I might be freeFor my mother and fellow traveller, Celine Sara, on her 91st birthday1 min read·Apr 10, 2024----
Marianne VincentBy the waterfallIt took some time for mother, father and daughter but we found each other, by a waterfall it was still there were rocks, but somehow…1 min read·Mar 24, 2024----