Blooming

Blooming, a Poem by Charlotte Poitras. Performed by Maureen Maus. Directed by Rita Mock-Pike, with audio editing by Andrew Sorcini for the MockingOwl Roost.

I planted a seed and I waited
My tears kept it well hydrated
A rose grew with thorns that stated
A heart’s weak and should be protected

Blooming at night
Scared of the light
Buried in white
Lost at first sight

So I built up a fence and neglected
Every blooming romance I suspected
A cloud covered my sun, I expected
Loneliness can’t make me feel rejected

Wandering at night
Chasing the light
Breaking through white
Looking for sight

And the flowers trampled, they’re still growing
And the heart that I broke is still beating
Fell in love, now my knees are bleeding
Kisses clean my wounds and I’m healing

Blooming in light
Sacred night
Married in white
Love at first sight

A heart yearns to be dedicated

Rest in the arms of Mother Earth in these sweet poetry readings that draw us into creation and life.

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• Breath of Nature – Nature Poetry Special
• Glass Shell – A Poetry Reading
• The Wilderness Between Us Part 1 & Part 2 – Nature-Based Romance Fiction
• My Magic – an Audio Drama
• Almost Paradise – Creative Garden Fiction
• Flood Plain – a Poetry Reading
• Forgotten Pebbles – Poetry
• Nature’s Whispers of Colours – A Poem

Maureen Maus

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Maureen Maus is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute with a Bachelor of Arts in Sacred Music – Vocal Performance. She headed the Music Department at Faith Christian Academy in Geneva, IL from 2012 until 2015 when the school closed its doors. She has served on various worship teams and church choirs for 17 years as both a lead singer, soloist, and backup vocalist and has dabbled in keys/pads. In her spare time she enjoys playing Sims 4 on Twitch and creating Sims 4 content on her YouTube channel. She currently lives in Colorado with her husband, 2 kids, and dog.

Find Maureen on Twitch, YouTube, and Bluesky.

Charlotte Poitras

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Charlotte Poitras is a neurodivergent and queer artist-entrepreneur based in Montreal, Canada. She explores the blurred lines between fiction and reality through writing, visual arts, and short films. Her work aims to entertain both hearts and minds by embracing devil’s advocate perspectives.

Find more on her website.