Move Me Annie McDonnell

Move Me Annie McDonnell

They are the poets,

our weaver of words,

collectors of thoughts.

Putting words to paper,

Sunflower fields become oceans.

A touch becomes electronic light.

Then, suddenly,

The Words

Are Whispered

through the wind.

On flights of air

and become the breeze,

That lightly caresses us.

They’ll bring us to attention

And even to our knees,

Weeping and loving.

They are the Poets,

They fix the broken

And revere the unnoticed.

Make us see the unseen.

They remind you,

To look at the Stars,

But see them in your hands.

These wordsmiths,

Move mountains,

and hearts, and hope.

Even Stir Souls.

They cross

Seas, and Countries,

And continents.

The world.

They move farther

than airplanes and ships.

They are the ones

that will unite us.

Annie McDonnell is an Alum of High Point University. Her first taste of writing was in 3rd grade when she wrote for the elementary newspaper. From that first poem, she knew she was in love with the written word. Annie is the author of Annie’s Song: Dandelions, Dreams & Dogs, a unique collection of poems, essays and songs,to publish 3/14/2023 through Lucid House Publishing. While it is mostly about her grief and traumas, she still offers the gift of hope and love. She hopes this book will empower people to have more compassion for people living with chronic illness, disabilities, or terminal Illnesses. All proceeds will go to One Love Dog Rescue, Inc, 501c3, The Muse Writing Center, The Pat Conroy Literary Center, and The Stiff Person Research Foundation. Annie lives in Mastic, NY, with her husband, three spoiled dogs, and five demanding cats. She also volunteers at One Love Dog Rescue, Inc. 501c3 and supports both Adult & Children’s Literacy.