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Laurie Hopkins
- 16 posts
I was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee and moved back in 2010 after some time living in Rochester, New York. I have always been intrigued by the expression of words. My interest in writing began at the age of 9 where I learned to channel my creative thought in ink form. Life experience in all its forms have been my stepping stones to pursue my passion, which is poetry. My love of the “written word” holds the key to my ability to write inspirational pieces that I believe give people hope and faith when their world becomes bleak. I have 2
children that give further fuel for my work as I walk out my life in this realm.
~Love & Light
Between breaths I try to hear myself The echo's of my soul bound not by anything of this earthly realm
I Remember How
I remember how it felt to stand in love's presence and be acutely aware of all shortcomings
My Ode to Poetry
My Ode to Poetry
The language I speak
That sets my soul free
I place together
Adjectives, nouns, and…
Love: It’s What I Do
My heart and mind are open
but my soul is still hiding
only peering out to see the light
but not stepping…
In Time
In time you will find your dance again Your rhythm will rock forth the birthing of great nations
You will…
The Last Time (Unfinished Business)
Maybe it was that you already knew it would be the last time we made love... I felt you then And even still I…
Obligation
I owe it to myself to be honorable. To Them, Not for Them, but for me. To know that I have walked in truth...
Adaptations of Being
The pieces of a puzzle lay before me, ready to be placed back together, one a time until the picture comes…
Untitled and Unknown
Untitled and Unknown I desire to be the first thought of someone's day
Hands to hold
Someone…
To Be…
To be the judge
To be the jury
To be the executioner... It was given to me to do these things in my life…
My Mother’s Passing
Laurie had been away from home for a few weeks and had no idea that her mother was dying. She was aware of her…
How It’s Seen…Blurry Visions
I have been telling my truths
Talking about life
From my point of view
I admit my perspective
Is sometimes…
Know
Get to know me... I could be good for you
I could be ya' best friend
Know the parts of me
Most…
Holding My Breath
I sit alone holding my breath
Living between breaths
Trying to hear the depths of my soul
Listening to the…
I am Human
I've made mistakes on the daily
Growing, it don't feel like it
Pretty normal
I've told lies
and I lie…