12 A Starred Kirkus Indie ReviewI received a starred “Kirkus Review” for my book Jump! Jump! Jump! Stacey. The review reads, “… A […]
Looking for Live Kidney Donor for My BrotherDear Friends, My sweet brother, Glenn, has been on dialysis since February 1, 2021 and is in need […]
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 […]
7 When they need you, they will find youWhen they need you, they will find you. They will text you, email you, or call you. Turns […]
6 Irritation, Annoyance, or Problem?I feel proud that at this point in my life, that I know the difference between an irritation, […]
Po-Po-Poetry Month – Abria SmithApril is the 25th anniversary of National Poetry Month, a celebration of poets and poetry, started by the […]
2 Po-Po-Poetry: Honey, I LoveIn honor of National Poetry Month, I am kick off a series of poetry posts by featuring Honey, […]
4 Carpe the effin’ diem: Thoughts and Advice for Artists/CreatorsThis short essay first appeared on the ArtsBoston blog. They asked me to write something about the arts […]
12 Launching my first children’s picture bookAnnouncing launch event for my first published children's book, Stacey Became a Frog One Day,
4 A Magical Time of Women Working Together – MPDCFor a while, the stars aligned and magic issued from the mostly Black female staff of Madison Park […]
6 Breakfast for DinnerIt was a surprise, a treat, and a strategy although as a kid at the time, I felt […]
9 Happy birthday thoughMy husband gets on my nerves and then I swerveWanting to be right up under himKeep him nearCause […]
6 Mother May I?Mother may I tell you how blessed I have been that you are my mother? On the grand […]
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 […]
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 […]
5 The Illusion of Peace Without Justice by Candelaria SilvaPeace over justice has always been my wayChoosing, preferring to stay out of the frayNow, I see this […]