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Lois Greene Stone, writer and poet, has been syndicated worldwide. Poetry and personal essays have been included in hard & softcover book anthologies. Collections of her personal items/ photos/ memorabilia are in major museums including twelve different divisions of The Smithsonian. The Smithsonian selected her photo to represent all teens from a specific decade. EnigmaCliche: ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ forgets to mentions a possible oncoming train; tunnels, illuminated by artificial bulbs, are beneath the surface. Energy powers our control over darkness. Can we switch tracks so imminent disaster is avoided? Can a back-up generator keep underground passages lit? Might I direct what light filters in, and what darkness to accept? my country 'tis of thee Sterile formulas, vaccinations, Moments with mumps, measles. Fiery throat from tonsils Too terrible to keep. Eye exams, hearing tests, Braces on teeth, broken Nose nursed to new. Quiet talks, tempers tingling, Nightmares, pleasures, Explored, spoken, soothed. Love directed to help Cope with a future He never saw. ©1991 Green's Educational Publication (Canada) reprinted spring 2010 “Shemom” Uninvited Guest I came to visit Though I had no place To sit while I Spoke to you. I was quite alone Yet talked in Whispers. Feeling self-conscious I selected a smooth Pebble and placed it on Polished granite. Will the birds Notice you had A caller? ©1977 The Writer reprinted Winter 2015 Shemom Government Health Care Medicines can't slow ills which were destined at union to occur. Skills and mind won't heal destruction which Nature temporarily conceals. Will maintaining me be the 'cure' to cling to until I cease? © 1990 Green's Educational Publication (Canada) painful phrase Studying my face the young photographer noted contours of lips and eyes. Exacting a pose, he positioned lights, scanned jowls, furrows. As the shutter snapped, he innocently stated, “I’ll bet you were pretty once” ©2001 Green’s Educational Pub. (Canada)
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