as the end of the year approaches,we gather with loved ones far and neargiving thanks for things that have come beforeand offering hope for things not yet to pass it’s a chance for us to grow closer to our familiesto spend time with friendssometimes, though, we forget the meaning of the gatheringthat it’s not about ...

  A swirling shell   That holds inside Beauty and bounty Under the guise Of tart apples, sweet corn, Juicy grapes, and zesty squash Waiting for hungry visitors To arrive and nosh Leaves twirl downwards Around the banquet But people don’t come They tend to forget What true beauty and bounty Is needed for life ...

I was born 11 weeks early and had bleeding on the left side of my brain. They diagnosed me with Cerebral Palsy at six months old.  I am grateful for my teachers, parents, family, friends, and other loved ones who have helped me become the person I am today. A large part of growing up ...