D.E. Ball : Writing

Cherry Blossom Viewing

Cherry Blossom Viewing

A Poem by D.E. Ball


This haiku is about a yearly tradition in Japan, called "hana-mi." During this period of cherry blossom viewing, company workers and friends gather i..
Another Gorgeous Face

Another Gorgeous Face

A Poem by D.E. Ball


I believe my sister to be bipolar, like our dad, and the symptoms of the disease are now showing through her actions.
Medicated Dreams:  Gone are the Sheep

Medicated Dreams: Gone are the Sheep

A Poem by D.E. Ball


This poem came about because I recently started taking sleep meds to help with my insomnia.
Missing Summer

Missing Summer

A Poem by D.E. Ball


Renga is Japanese collaborative poetry. Someone writes the first two lines in a way that would make it difficult for the next person to write the last..
Rain Season

Rain Season

A Poem by D.E. Ball


This haiku is inspired by Japan's rainy season.
Zero Hour

Zero Hour

A Poem by D.E. Ball


Time is an unforgiving killer, but she also has a tender, healing side.
War of Mind

War of Mind

A Poem by D.E. Ball


My dad suffers from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, two serious mental illnesses. This poem is based on my observations of his behaviors.
My Missing Puzzle Piece

My Missing Puzzle Piece

A Poem by D.E. Ball


My boyfriend and I have been together for a little over six months, so I thought I would dedicate a poem to him.
Sign Your Life Away

Sign Your Life Away

A Poem by D.E. Ball


*Not based on personal experiences. I'm simply frustrated that the U.S. post-secondary educational lending system, along with our universities, has b..
Shutting Down

Shutting Down

A Poem by D.E. Ball


Frustrations at work...

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