Children ask questions About "different" people. Your answers matter. Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge #237: Answer and Question.
Be Careful What You Say
Weird Tree, Beautiful Tree
I saw this tree in a park in Alicante, Spain. The fact that the small stump could hold the three huge branches without breaking was mesmerizing. It was probably the weirdest tree I have ever seen, but it was also beautiful in its strength. I was reminded that sometimes we carry many different trials and... Continue Reading →
Finding Peace: Wordle #387
Divorce is hard, even when it is the right move to make. But Patty knew that neither she nor Jack could continue on the wild roller-coaster of a ride that their marriage had become. She refused to forgive him one more time, and his getting down on his knees had not convinced her that he... Continue Reading →
Full-Circle Television Viewing: Stream of Consciousness Saturday
Growing up in the 1950s, there were only three channels. Today, with cable, you can have hundreds of channels, something that amazes me, still. And it is the enormity of choices that has cooled my ardor for television. I was never a big fan of television, as books were my vice of choice. I preferred... Continue Reading →
Dogs are Life-Savers: Three Things Challenge
Kathy was on the couch, with her left foot resting on a pillow. Having hurt her foot, she could do not more than watch television and look out of the front window. She was glad that no one could see her, for her hair was standing up all over her head like she had on... Continue Reading →
Teaching Respect is Vital!
Looking yesterday at the picture of a Native American Vietnam veteran being harassed by a group of young boys, I felt such sorrow. What is taught to children through the media, at school, and at home impacts not just the student and the teacher, but everyone who comes in contact with that child. It was... Continue Reading →
I Have a New Friend, Hopefully!
It's really not all that ground-shaking for most people to find a new friend. But for me, it seems earth-shattering and good. I have never known how to make friends, and decided that in my older years, I would try to change. I learned to be a loner, to protect myself from pain and rejection.... Continue Reading →
The Second Performer: First Line Friday
Well I think it's funny That you refuse to understand How nervous I get each time I have to perform after your band. People have listened to great music, Cuddled up with their latest honey, Then, I am expected to go on stage And try to compete by being funny. You tell me that I... Continue Reading →
Thanks for Loving Me As I Am: Three Things Challenge
I was not born to cook! I have high intelligence, but when it comes to fixing food of any kind, I am just lost. I tried to explain this to my new boyfriend, John, but he assured me that anyone can cook fish. So, on a lovely Saturday morning, clear skies and the sun shining... Continue Reading →
Treasured Memories: Friday Fictioneers
I looked at that duct-taped door. It nearly brought tears to my eyes, When I remembered the happy times We shared before and after children arrived. I remembered the moment after our "I do's," You wanted to carry me across the threshold. Unfortunately, I weighed a little too much, But I still saw you as... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 