15 Whose Cozier? A Valentine’s MessageWho will move first? Who’s cozier? Who’s hungrier? Who’s lazier? Who’s needs to go to the bathroom? And […] This entry was posted in Love & relationships and tagged Domestication Tessil Collins Valentine'sDay on February 14, 2023 by Candelaria Silva
9 Happy birthday thoughMy husband gets on my nerves and then I swerveWanting to be right up under himKeep him nearCause […] This entry was posted in Celebration Friendship Laughter & Joy Love & relationships The Family Tribute Uncategorized and tagged Love and Marriage on August 28, 2020 by Candelaria Silva
8 My Saige – My First by Candelaria Norma SilvaI wrote this poem in an online poetry class – With Dedication Writing Poems to and for Other […] This entry was posted in Children Love & relationships The Family Tribute and tagged 13 year old granddaughters on July 7, 2020 by Candelaria Silva
2 Closeness – a touch, a touch, a touchTo meld into an embrace, hugging so tightly that your breathing relaxes, your muscles release, and you exchange […] This entry was posted in Covid-19 Pandemic Love & relationships Musings about life Pleasures Scary & Worrisom and tagged connection Covid-9 hugs on June 15, 2020 by Candelaria Silva
2 Today is the only day we have to loveThis is the only February 14th I have. I have to do the things I want to do […] This entry was posted in Love & relationships Musings about life on February 14, 2020 by Candelaria Silva
4 Howdy PartnerHowdy Partner/Becoming Partners The comedian Flip Wilson famously played a character, Geraldine on his comedy show. In one of […] This entry was posted in Love & relationships Uncategorized With Gratitude & Thanks and tagged Candelaria Silva Flip Wilson learning to become a partner Mature love Partnership partnership and marriage second marriage Tessil Collins on October 31, 2019 by Candelaria Silva
2 Keep your eyes on the prize: finish the degree!Dear Daughter, You have delivered them to college (Morehouse and North Carolina A&T). What you’ve been grooming them […] This entry was posted in Advice Children Dorchester Love & relationships Musings about life Parenting The Family and tagged advice for college finishing college finishing what you start getting your degree Graduating from high school grandchildren grandmother's advice keep your eyes on the prize Morehouse College North Cartolina A&T on September 3, 2019 by Candelaria Silva
7 Accepting the message despite the deliveryI have learned not to let the messenger or delivery method obscure the truth of the information being […] This entry was posted in Advice Friendship Language & Words Love & relationships words of wisdom and tagged Candelaria Silva-Collins criticism Feedback on July 7, 2019 by Candelaria Silva
4 Channeling my inner Norma Jean (Mama)My mother is a strong woman. When the going gets tough, she gets tough and keeps going. I […] This entry was posted in Beauty Black People Love & relationships Musings about life The Family Women on April 12, 2019 by Candelaria Silva
3 We found each other despite our friends – Happy Valentine’s ...My husband and I have several friends in common who we’ve known long before we were married. None […] This entry was posted in Friendship Love & relationships words of wisdom and tagged Candelaria Silva Love love connection matchmaking Valentines's Day on February 14, 2019 by Candelaria Silva
9 Some “ings” in my life and on my mindI’ve been having some “ings” in my life and on my mind. Here we go: Learning how to […] This entry was posted in Celebration Love & relationships and tagged appreciating being believing Candelaria Silva hoping ings noticing praying on January 2, 2019 by Candelaria Silva
4 Our Love in Write on the Dot Volume IVThere is no greater thrill for me than seeing something I’ve written in print. and I am pleased […] This entry was posted in Dorchester Language & Words Love & relationships Publications Walking and tagged Candelaria Silva Dorchester lyrics Write on the Dot; UMass Boston on May 23, 2018 by Candelaria Silva
In fascination and in loveI have this habit – I fall in love with people regularly. I find people fascinating. I meet […] This entry was posted in Language & Words Love & relationships and tagged BAMS Festival Candelaria Silva Front Porch Arts Collective Marcus Gardley NAAC Boston Write on the Dot on April 18, 2018 by Candelaria Silva
4 Who’s Zooming Who? – Affairs, trysts – Boston’s small y’allWho’s zooming who? Affairs, trysts, dalliances – Boston’s small, y’all. In some cases, I knew the mistress first. […] This entry was posted in Boston Love & relationships and tagged Affairs husbands mistresses trysts Who's zoomin' who> wives on October 9, 2017 by Candelaria Silva
3 Love can return after it’s gone missingSometimes love returns after it’s gone missing. It can be found again… Can you love someone that you […] This entry was posted in Love & relationships Musings about life words of wisdom and tagged Hang on to your love Sade marriage rekindling of love renewal of love on June 7, 2017 by Candelaria Silva
4 Welcome to the family – Cyrus McQueen & Leanne Gordon ...Our family welcomes you, Leanne. Whenever there is marriage, it is a vote of confidence in love and […] This entry was posted in Celebration Laughter & Joy Love & relationships The Family and tagged Cyrus McQueen marriage mother of groom remarks newlyweds welcome to the family on May 25, 2017 by Candelaria Silva
1 Love the One You’re WithLove the one you’re with. I mean really – love the one you’re with but not in the […] This entry was posted in Love & relationships and tagged committed love Crosby Stills and Nash love in action Love the one you're with opportunistic love on May 18, 2017 by Candelaria Silva
Po-Po-Poetry – David Bickham – National Poetry MonthI met David Bickham about 18 years ago when he was living in Boston. He promised me that […] This entry was posted in Celebration Language & Words Love & relationships Uncategorized Writing - ideas & samples and tagged black men David Bickham Jackson Missisippi National Poetry Month Poetry on April 28, 2017 by Candelaria Silva