Poetry by Stephany Spencer-LeBaron: Ponderin’ ‘n Wanderin’: Conversation With Self

Poemby Stephany Spencer-LeBaron: PONDREIN' and WANDERIN': Conversation With Self Ponderin' 'n Wanderin':A Conversation with SelfAt seventy-one I'm hungBy protruding nailsOn my ladder's last rung,Wonderin' what else I might've won.Should I try for more Before Life's done?Or should I commit to recreation,Cease ambition and aspiration;Cease trying to make more of myself;Simplify life, put struggle on the…

Poetry by Stephany Spencer-LeBaron: In My Time

Poetry by Stephany Spencer-LeBaron: IN MY TIME IN MY TIMEby Stephany Spencer-LeBaron: IN MY TIMEIn my timeI won’t give in, I won’t give up.I’ll let today’s mirthFill up my cup.In the darkest hours Of our imperfect worldI’ll look to the dawnAs day’s unfurled.Then hold up my hopeHold up my head.I won’t be troubledBy what is said.Placing one…