So I beg you to stop playing with my heart To unwrap yourself from my torso and release me Let me walk away with my dignity, without feeling ashamed about what I let you do to me.
Happy No Fear , original poetry
I am worthy of a life free of fear And I deserve to have someone I trust to pull me near Whisper "I love you" sensual and sincerely in my ear And not cringe from disbelief
Snowflake Haiku (Original Poetry)
Oh to be a flake
A Snowbound, Single-Mom’s Prayer (Original Poetry)
A Snowbound, Single-Mom's Prayer (Original Poetry).
A Snowbound, Single-Mom’s Prayer (Original Poetry)
Well, it's day two of this winter blizzard, and the schools have been closed both days. When you're homebound with two young, energetic kids you have to keep a sense of humor and an attitude of faith and hope! I enjoy sleeping in, and I love my kids dearly, but boy am I looking forward... Continue Reading →
Keeping it Real – Original Poetry 12/15/13
Will the calls and cards and letters Soak up every grief-stained tear Will his grandchildren cease to miss him At graduations and weddings from year to year
So Deep, Part Two – Original Poetry
Is love really supposed to feel this way Entranced yet terrified that it could just as easily go astray Don't want to admit how in love I am with you today So I close my eyes and pray that your love will always stay So deep
Dear Grief
Wow You're back again Calling me, texting me like an old homey lover friend Wrapping around me in the disguise of comfort Telling me not to pick up the phone or paper or a pen Suffocating every cry for help Whispering in my ear that I don't need anyone to dry my tears Pretending to... Continue Reading →
Watch “Phyllis Hyman’s “Meet Me on the Moon” performed by Kim Pinder-Gardner with poem by Toni Love.” on YouTube
It's a little dark but Kim Pinder-Gardner is sounding fabulous as always and it's the first time I performed one of my poems without reading from the paper so I am so proud! It was truly a magical night for me and I can't wait to do it again. This was performed at the R... Continue Reading →
Toni's Room 