the journeys just begun
The road ahead is rarely straight, but every current carries us somewhere meaningful. The Journey’s Just Begun explores perseverance, acceptance, and the courage to meet life’s challenges with love instead of resistance. Illustrated in an ornate Art Nouveau collage, the poem celebrates growth, healing, and choosing hope despite uncertainty.
headlights
In this contemplative free-verse poem, The Ivory Rose explores the idea that we are all headlights moving through darkness—navigating uncertainty, healing from the past, and searching for harmony. Through imagery of roads, light, and shared journeys, the poem reflects on trust, peace, and the courage to follow one’s own path.