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Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
Apr 7, 20241 min read
Nostalgic Melodies
Music fills the air, and the vibrations tiptoe down my spine, Whispering loud reminders of who I was once, And am now, And will be. A...
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Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
Jun 4, 20231 min read
My Humanity
The pounding in my ears coupled with the beating of my anxious heart reminds me of my humanness. Soul tapping deep into cavities unknown,...
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Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
Jun 1, 20231 min read
See the World
Photos in here are my own photos I've taken from my trip to Belize in March 2023. Let's go to Rome, To see the Trevi Fountain, Or visit...
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Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
May 13, 20232 min read
This Mother's Day
Today, on this Mother's Day, We collectively celebrate those who raised us, sacrificed for us, and laid down their lives for us, Who have...
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Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
Apr 12, 20222 min read
Today is More
This poem is written by Charlene. © 2022 Quiet among the crickets' songs, With sounds of cars chasing taillights in a city always...
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Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
Oct 18, 20211 min read
Lightning Strikes
From time to time, I'll post a poem that will become part of a larger complication. This particular poem touches upon moments of...
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Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
Oct 12, 20211 min read
Missed Chances
The story of love goes on beyond, The starry sky and land and sea, Of how two people connect and meet and end up happily. That happy ever...
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