This episode brought back the deep sadness that I felt as the caretaker for my own mother. The hospice nurse coming to let us know that she had 48 hours left with us and the goodbyes we had to say as we stood sobbing by her side. It was the most heart wrenchingly beautiful moments I've ever experienced.
Not One – Original poetry
Not One (For the Million Mothers March) Not mine son Not mine Not my son Not my brother nephew or current lover Not my neighbor cousin or future husband Not mine Not hers Not anybody’s Son I am not saying no more I am saying not ONE We with the millions of ancestors behind us... Continue Reading →
The Day I Left God – Performance Poetry with Sistahs Laying Down Hands, Mother’s Day 2018
Mother's Day is always bittersweet for me. I know as a Mother that there is pressure to smile and gush at the numerous mother's day wishes, cards and love from my kids, but even after seventeen years, I still awaken with a small void knowing I can only speak the sentiment to my own mom,... Continue Reading →
Not One (New original poetry by Toni Love)
We gather together
Seen and unseen
When mothers pray
The heavens come forth to listen
Blind Faith;heart lessons at a rest stop
The kids look forward to our annual beach vacation all year. It's an opportunity to get away from the day-to-day pressures and routine of school, home-life and chores and simply sleep, eat and play! I look forward to it as well. It's the only week of the year that we are all home at the... Continue Reading →
Encouraging Young Writers in Philadelphia Today
My father loved to read and wrote a multitude of songs and essays yet published only one song in his lifetime. Today in his memory I am excited to be hosting a fundraiser for Philly Youth March and Voice4Justice. The event featuring Grammy Nominee Ursula Rucker and the extraordinarily musical Monica McIntyre begins today at... Continue Reading →
9-11 Emergency – Original Poetry
9-11 Emergency This poem was written during a trip to New York City in 2009. As the taxi cab stopped in traffic I looked up and I was right in front of Engine 34. I felt the energy in the building and these words came to me... Back in New York and nothing is the same I... Continue Reading →
Welcome Home – Original Poetry
The soil moist beneath your feet is comfort for your journey
We are you
You are we
We are here
Arts and Artists Extravaganza Today! Voorhees NJ
Good Morning! Toni Love will be appearing at the 2015 Arts and Artist Extravaganza at The Mansion in Voorhees, NJ today! The event will take place from 4PM-8PM and there will be a showcase of the area's finest artists and published authors. I am honored to be invited to share some of my poetry with... Continue Reading →
“Grief Waits” – Original Poetry by Toni Love
This was written a few weeks after my father transitioned, not for sympathy but to support the little girl inside yearning to tell her story. Not sure I'm finished with it, but here it is:
Toni's Room 