Writer Bio
Bio
Mari Colham is a published writer for multiple magazines. After earning her Associates degree in Business Administration and graduating with honors, she immediately began working at various newspapers as a staff writer and columnist for a total of three years. During that time, her life began to change drastically as she picked up the courage to battle and walk away from the darkest consequences of her own toxic choices.
Through intense recovery, she pursued her passion in writing, working in the legal system, and became a business owner. Although she still endures challenging moments, she finds her peace and healing…
A haiku on trauma, mental health, and life lessons
A sensitive heart
Guided and raised by the wise
She had witnessed love
She needed no walls
No fortress of protection
To guard her feelings
Modest and carefree
Her chapters began twisting
By claws of evil
Tearing down her heart
Crying oceans of hurt tears
Hurting in silence
Building secret walls
With hidden treasures of pain
Behind a fortress
Gems overflowing
Her hidden tears are precious
Each one with value
When her treasures spill
She will see and feel her worth
Priceless strength and peace
Mari Colham is a published writer for multiple magazines, court reporter, business owner, survivor, and…
A haiku on true friendship, trauma, and family
Hatred filled my heart
As all shoved me in hell’s pit
I screamed in black rage
Till I saw myself
A replica of my youth
I recoiled from you
Your first words shook me
As you pointed at my feet
“Ah, Harley Quinn socks”
Our journey began
You were me and I was you
The sister I lost
Inseparable
You cared more than anyone
Suffering as one
Evil claws gripped us
Slaying demons together
Saving each other
Crawling out of hell
Ready to take on the world
Healing together
For my best friend, sister, business associate, and flourishing poet and…
A haiku in memory of my grandmother on her birthday
You were always there
Your smile my sunshine through storms
Lighting up my life
Your love carried me
Through everyone’s darts of hate
You were my strong shield
My sweet guardian
Petite with a fiery fuse
Angelic beauty
A warrior’s spirit
With chieftain blood in your veins
Heaven’s southern belle
Your confidence shone
Like the radiant moonlight
Waking up the night
You laughed at slander
Showing how we are better
You gave me purpose
I died when you left
I walked miles through life alone
Your face in my tears
Feeling you each day
Your wings embrace your daughter
Singing of your…
A haiku on love, romance, and life lessons
For years I sought you
My heart knew what it desired
Even as a child
You haunted my dreams
I chased you in the darkness
Reaching in the wind
I grasped into air
Aching to caress your skin
To hear your heartbeat
Alone I faced death
Welcoming a hopeless life
Surrounded by hate
Until you saw me
Past longings sparked my dead heart
When I saw your face
Yet I ran in fear
Feeling unworthy of you
But your songs pulled me
Closer and closer
Old flames simmering in me
I hungered for more
My heartbeat racing
Your eyes calm my…
A poem about recovering from domestic violence
I remember the day I saw you
Smiling so innocently
I could tell you were lying
Because you hold things
Secretly
People around you think that they know you
But I know the real you
How you lie, cheat, abuse, and beat
I know all the things that you do
But I forgive you even though it’s hard
I want to be free
You see
I don’t want to be caged, erased, forgotten, or misplaced
I forgive you for me
For I am set free
This poem was written by my business associate, Jamie Ehrhard, who is a flourishing writer…
A poem about domestic abuse and life lessons
Put your finger over your smile
Don’t let people know your tricks
Keep them hidden well
It’s forbidden
To let people in
A masquerade of deceit
Everyone at the party wears masks
They cover up their crimes
Inside they die
While outside they lie
Eager people flutter around
To watch the masquerade go down
To see the deceitful dance
With a glance
Oh a wolf in disguise
Of a sheep filled with lies
Oh a snare, a growl, and a pounce
Of the deadly act, not an ounce
Until the dance stops
You’re trapped here now
Now join the dance…
A haiku on family, childhood, and mindfulness
The creaking swing set
We flew as high as it went
Gazing at the hills
Adventurous dreams
Replayed songs on cassette tapes
Popping bike wheelies
Playing in the mud
Swimming in puddles and creeks
Catching fish and bugs
Building forest forts
Defense against the patrol
We laughed at our scrapes
All-day in the sun
Kids always into mischief
Yet so innocent
Riding trails all-day
Warm winds blasting our faces
Cruising through pastures
Growing up changed us
Painful words drove us apart
Memories remain
Mari Colham is a published writer for multiple magazines, court reporter, business owner, survivor, and volunteer at…
A haiku on spirituality, faith, and mental health
You never left me
Through the years they forgot me
Your promise endures
You’ve kept me alive
Nurturing me with my needs
Your simple blessings
You never left me
As I’ve rebelled to gain love
Your promise endures
You love your daughter
Shaking your head at my ways
Shaping my spirit
You never left me
Your ways baffle my spirit
Your promise endures
One of mystery
And not to be wrestled with
You keep chasing me
You never left me
Criminals silenced my truth
Your promise endures
You’ve wept beside me
Reminding me of your Word
You gave me purpose
…
A haiku on healing from trauma, personal growth, and love
Teeth clenched behind smiles
Their words and hugs bittersweet
Hiding their envy
I yearned to see good
My bones shaken with distrust
They slithered like snakes
Embraces like stone
Their cruel whispers boiled my blood
Hot knives in my back
Beaten by their smirks
Their hateful words burned me down
Their thrilled tongues wagging
Bleeding tears through fire
Until pain goes numb and dies
And rebirth begins
From your tears of love
Your scarred hands graze my ashes
Breathing into me
Your beautiful soul
Strange tears roll down my cheeks
Overwhelmed with awe
Past tears fall away
As my fingers trace…
Mari Colham
Business owner, survivor, and mommy of spoiled Siamese Tabby, Lil Man.
