Poetry “Poem” by Michael This is the only poem I’ve ever written. I wrote it after my wife passed away. It feels good to…BarryJune 4, 2024
Introducing Harold, 47 Being raised by hard-working, law-abiding parents, my fondest memory was being taught that choices are decisions. I took that sage…BarryMay 28, 2024
Introducing Lucious, 37 Family and close friends call me "LP." I was raised by God-fearing parents and a brother who instilled love in…BarryMay 21, 2024
Introducing Richard, 69 When I was a young lad, my older nine-year-old brother, James, had leukemia. I was too young to have a…BarryMay 14, 2024
Introducing Marion, 68 We’ve all heard those stories of special, almost miraculous events that have happened to others. But if you’re like me,…BarryMay 14, 2024
Introducing Lucas, 38 As I wait anxiously for my son, my stomach is in knots. Music is playing, and volunteers are clapping throughout…BarryMay 14, 2024
Introducing Travis, 42 This poem, Two-tone Shoes, and a New Suit, came about when Simon, my son, sent me a photograph of himself…BarryMay 8, 2024
Introducing Arthur, 36 “I have learned to appreciate the small things and family traditions that keep families together, especially the patriarchs who instill…BarryMay 7, 2024
Introducing Tammy, 43 “I don’t have any family left, but I would love to create a new family of my choosing that will…BarryMay 6, 2024
Introducing Orion, 44 He just showed up, and he is screaming at me. The child took one day. The birth took ten months.…BarryMay 6, 2024