My Hope Chest

Stored away, in a secret place, I have my own version of a “hope chest”.

For most women, a “hope chest” consists of various momentos and objects set aside for when they get married someday.

For me, my “hope chest” is more like a book.

You won’t see dates or names.
Because those things don’t matter that much anymore...

Here’s what you will see:


Page upon page is filled with snapshots of the journey my heart has taken.
Some pages are filled with blissful daydreams.
Others are filled with heartfelt lamentations.
Some are filled with hopeful anticipation
While others are filled with disappointment and fear.

A compilation of narrative poems, sonnets and ballads.