Salon Blues

She’s praying for a miracle

Or maybe two

And the light in her eyes has grown dark

Speaking poetry and humming, she washes my hair

The hours are long, her faith is waning

So she talks babies and better days

While the water runs warm and redeeming

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About katemccarrollmoore

Kate Moore’s passion is literacy, and she serves as a mentor teacher and staff developer throughout the greater Bay Area. Kate served three terms as the City of San Ramon's Poet Laureate (2012-2018); she also teaches poetry writing workshops for children and adults. Kate holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership for Social Justice from California State University, East Bay, an M.A. in Teacher Leadership from St. Mary’s and a B.A. in English Education from SUNY Albany. She and Bob Moore are the proud parents of four beautiful grown daughters, and the smitten grandparents of eight beautiful children who fill them with hope for the future.
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1 Response to Salon Blues

  1. Robert C. Moore's avatar Robert C. Moore says:

    Good poem

    Sent from my iPhone

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