Dara : Writing

Like a Lighthouse

Like a Lighthouse

A Poem by Dara


When loving someone from a distance…
The Cardinal

The Cardinal

A Poem by Dara


In memory of my mother.
London Bridge Has Fallen

London Bridge Has Fallen

A Poem by Dara


My title and subject came from the plan put together in the event Queen Elizabeth died. It’s code name was ‘London Bridge is Down.’
Master Facilitator

Master Facilitator

A Poem by Dara


I wrote this after a poet friend of mine described the scene of a writers workshop he was supposedly facilitating.
Home of the Brave

Home of the Brave

A Poem by Dara


I wrote this poem when the government was starting to put children in cages. I have modified it in response to the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas.
You Are the Song

You Are the Song

A Poem by Dara


Inspired by the lyrics of a song by Regine Velasquez and my grandson.
Children of Darkness

Children of Darkness

A Poem by Dara


Reposting a bit of Halloween fun.
For the Love of Abbey

For the Love of Abbey

A Poem by Dara


It was love at first sight.
In the Aftermath

In the Aftermath

A Poem by Dara


Where we are 20 years after 9/11 and where we are headed.