Poetry – Cathy Marie Bown

Free- a poem

Hopelessness is consuming me tonight, so I decided to try the crisis line. The woman on the other end told me she understood, but she wasn’t really listening. I feel like I’m screaming at the world, begging it to listen, but nobody can hear me. I have become the invisible woman. Since nothing is working,Continue reading “Free- a poem”

Publication Round-Up

Over the last few years, I have had a handful of publications. I thought now would be a good time to do a publication round-up and gather all of the links into one post for readers to dive into. “Down the Country Road” Short Story- https://penmenreview.com/down-the-country-road/ This is my first published piece. Here we haveContinue reading “Publication Round-Up”

“Ricky Raccoon Loves to Read”

Recently, I participated in a Children’s anthology project called Creative Gems 2. You can learn more about the project here, and you can purchase a copy of the book here. I had an absolute blast working with Andrea, the illustrator, and I can’t wait to participate in the next project. I’ve already begun putting togetherContinue reading ““Ricky Raccoon Loves to Read””

Donovan Alexander Niman

On September 25, 2021 my third grandchild, Donovan Alexander Niman, was silently born. He was announced stillborn. On October 6, 2021 we held his funeral. It’s been a devastating and heartbreaking couple of weeks for the family, with quite a bit of beauty and happiness shining through. (More on that next time.) Today, I wantContinue reading “Donovan Alexander Niman”

Fading Away

I feel like I’m fading away Life cannot make me stay In my final hours I’ve lost all my power Its ten seconds to midnight Something just doesn’t feel right. My hands on an invisible trigger Fear couldn’t get any bigger. I sense the end is near for me The fate that awaits, I longContinue reading “Fading Away”

Weak

It isn’t weak to ask for help, It isn’t weak to run away. It isn’t weak to know you failed, It isn’t weak to hate today. It isn’t weak to relapse. It isn’t weak to give in. It isn’t weak to not say no, It isn’t weak to sin. It’s only weak to give up,Continue reading “Weak”

P.S. I Love You – A Poem

Going through the pictures Of what used to be, I stumbled on the feelings Of what I used to see. I hid what I couldnt say, Afraid of what I’d hear. Now I’m filled with regrets That I could have held you near. I don’t think you’d remember We almost had something there, Long forgottenContinue reading “P.S. I Love You – A Poem”

Untitled Poetry

Everytime I see you I see so much more. I get these feelings deep inside Urging me to explore. I keep my feelings hidden So no one else will know. I’m not supposed to love you So I can’t let it show. Yet Everytime I start to think My thoughts drift to your face. IContinue reading “Untitled Poetry”

Confused – A Poem

Something drew me to you, right from the beginning. Everyone around me told me not to fall for you. I wondered why they made me keep my distance from you. When we finally got together, everything was so perfect, but my friends kept telling me to stay away, you’re trouble! I just couldn’t bare toContinue reading “Confused – A Poem”

Weak – A Poem

I’m at the end of my rope and it’s about to break. I stand there wondering how much more I can take. The feelings deep within me now, my chest aches as it tightens. My body hurts, my head pounds, The stress within me heightens. All my life has been this way One step aheadContinue reading “Weak – A Poem”