I believe that each of us comes from the Creator trailing wisps of glory. So at this wonderful, young age of 65, I don't know yet what the Lord has for me to do. I try to live up to the energy and to the calling, but I wouldn't dare say I have even scratched the surface yet.

Making a decision to write was a lot like deciding to jump into a frozen lake.

There is an intimate laughter to be found only among friends

You can't really know where you are going until you know where you have been.

Poetry gave me back my voice.

Most people don't grow up. It's too damn difficult. What happens is most people get older.

Take a day to heal from the lies you've told yourself and the ones that have been told to you.