These are some of the original poems I've written.

Some of them were written when I was really little!

The Steadfast Tin Soldier Five and twenty of them, there were, all standing at attention on two solid feet. Except for one. The last to be made, he stood proudly on his one leg, undaunted. I watched from my castle doorway, where I stood forever in this tiring pose: up on my toes with one leg behind me. A ballerina such as I can only be graceful. He watched me with desire, believing I was one-legged such as he and wished for me as his bride. One day, he fell off of the windowsill and I, helpless, watched as he disappeared. Though all looked for him, he was not to be found. And I stood steadfastly on my toes. He came back at some point. I, only knowing the time that was eternity standing by my castle, cannot say when. We looked at each other without speaking and I saw the love in his eyes. Suddenly, a boy took up the soldier, threw him in the stove. Still we looked at each other. Whether it was love or fate, we will never know, but a gentle wind from the opened door carried me to him and, as he slowly melted, I burned instantly, being made of paper. All that was left was my little metal spangle and his little tin heart… (Oct. 2004)

Tiger Tiger is prowling in the night, He's ready to put up a fight. Sharp are his claws and teeth, Sharper than a sword in its sheath. Tiger is stalking until morning, All other animals must take warning. Hungry are Tiger's glistening eyes, Any animal's in for a surprise.

My Teddy Bear I like my teddy bear, Especially at night. For she gives me comfort If I get a fright. I like to cuddle With my teddy bear. I never feel lonely Knowing she is there. (dedicated to my bear, Christmas)

Mermaids Mermaids playing in the sun, Having tons and tons of fun. Children, babies, everyone, Playing in the deep ocean.

Ode to a PIckle I really enjoy a pickle, Much better than a tickle, The nicest green I've ever seen, Each one is well worth a nickel!

Oh, Mother Oh, Mother Dear, I'm glad you are here. I feel lot safer When you are near. When I'm tucked into bed, I have no dread, Because you are near, Because you are here.

No! No, No, No! I won't go! Not to the store! No, No, No! It'l be such a bore, To go to the store, So I won't go! No, No, No!

I'm Glad I'm Me I'm glad I'm me, It's who I want to be. Me, me, me. That's who I want to be. Me I am. And I'm glad, glad, glad. I'm glad I'm me. I'm so very glad!