Year 28 is here, and I wanted to gift something close to my heart to those who love poetry or simply wish to support me. It is my SIXTH poetry collection, the companion to July’s “Before The Sunshine”. After The Rain, the happiness that follows the sadness I’ve struggled with for much of my life… Read More
Tag: Poetry
“I Believed” by Cortney Joseph
All because I believed I could, I flew far beyond my wildest dreams, And conquered a world I’d once feared. All because I believed I could, I pushed myself far beyond my limits, And paved a way for me to Exceed far beyond my imagination. I believed I could, And I did.
“Bliss” by Cortney Joseph
His eyes were the fire that ignited my soul. Swept me up past cloud nine, And promised to never let me go. It was so… so so freeing, And he showed me the power And magic of being loved with someone’s entire being. It was bliss.
“Happy” by Cortney Joseph
Of all the things I could be today, I choose to be HAPPY, And attract love my way. Happy, happy. Lord, I choose to be happy.
“Before The Sunshine” Is Here!
After much procrastination and a short delay, I am proud to announce that volume ONE of two in my #Moods Series, Before The Sunshine, is now available for sale! Sold directly through Amazon.com with no third-party sellers, this short poetry collection is available for $7. As is all of my work, Before The Sunshine is… Read More
Release Dates.
Mini-Collection number 1 in my #Moods Series. To date, my moods have swung from high to low and back again in ways that I could only explain when putting my pen to paper. Tentatively, there will be four or five of these mini #Poetry collections, all to be released this year. Each expressing one set… Read More
“Imagination” by Cortney Joseph
Wrap your wings around me, Console my aching heart that’s pounding wildly, Beating faster, and faster, as I sink back into the reality That you’re only in my imagination. Only in my imagination.
“If Only” by Cortney Joseph
If I closed my eyes and wished hard enough maybe you’d be standing beside me when I opened them again Life would be much grander if I could feel your loving embrace to hear your voice etch itself in my memory
“Small Prayer” by Cortney Joseph
I sat up for hours, watching the sky convincing myself that I had no reason to cry didn’t need a goodbye feeding myself the lies, “I’m fine” I’m fine When inside I’m dying searching for new ways to cope and get by new ways to brush these feelings aside to disguise the pain I… Read More
“Even She” by Cortney Joseph
Even she cries. Yes, the one who wears the big smile. The one who glows like a ray of sunshine. The one whose joy holds back a million lies.
