Merak Magazine

Yolanda Rommel

Yolanda Rommel

I am 84 years old woman, born and raised in Poland, Europe, under German occupation. Came to U.S. in 1960. Formerly licensed mental health counselor, specializing in trauma treatment, in private practice. Thirty five years of experience as a Hospice worker (volunteer, social worker, Buddhist and Christian chaplain). Hobbies include fiber arts (weaving), reading (non-fiction). Live in Taos, New Mexico.

I Dance

Do not be fooled when I dance Born  to survive I dance Born to resist I dance To feed on memories of conversations, moments lined with stars.. When emptiness invades my heart sinking with heavy dullness, I dance When keeping…