Sometimes Words Fail Us: Twittering Tales #159

Photo from Pexels at Pixabay,com What do I say to her? I want her to love me again, but the right words just won't come. The pen seems permanently suspended off the sheet of paper. You know, it's ironic that I didn't lack words when I was calling her ugly names and falsely accusing her... Continue Reading →

Broken, But Repairable: OctPoWriMo 2019, Day 22

Today's OctPoWriMo prompt is Broken, and it is a loop poem. I looked at the examples and decided to try to write a loop poem.I was broken, as far as I could seeSee the insanity in my very beingBeing afraid to live a life of loveLove so needed but not receiving.Believed the lies that I... Continue Reading →

Fear Stunts Our Growth: Three Things Challenge #38

Katie knew that her mother thought she was doing what was right for her precious daughter. But, she wrapped Katie in a bubble of fear, not allowing her to experience the real world, unlike the other children playing outside their windows. Some days, Katie wanted to scream at her mother to let her go outside... Continue Reading →

Holding On to My Faith: OctPoWriMo 2019, Day 21

I feel like screaming! Trials just keep appearing. I won't lose my faith! Written for Day 21 of the OctPoWriMo 2019 Challenge. The prompt today is Screaming in the wind. Ragtag prompt is Scream.

I See Home: RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku

Photo from publicdomainpictures.net I can see the smoke! It welcomes me home like a hug. My eyes start to water. Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: smoke and water.

Watch Where You Are Going: Three Things Challenge #37

I saw the deer as they entered the backyard. I always get such a thrill to see the whole family romping together. I wanted to get a shot of them as they grazed on the hedgerows around the side of the house. I grabbed my phone and ran out the back door. I had not... Continue Reading →

Mountaintop Courage: OctPoWriMo 2019, Day 20

Standing at the base of the mountain, Looking up to where snow rested on top. I wanted to see the views from up there , But my fear of heights to that put a stop. The guide gushed of the wondrous views To be seen, if I would just be brave and go. Watching the... Continue Reading →

Coming Together to Weather the Storms: Saturday Mix

I opened the door to persistent knocking, unable to believe that anyone in the town hadn't heard about the cancellation of the festivities to benefit the orphanage. There was a heavy thunderstorm, the wind snorted outside, rattling my windowpanes. It seemed as if the old house was making me aware of its displeasure at being... Continue Reading →

Learning About Love from a Dinosaur: OctPoWriMo 2019, Day 19

Photo from Pinterest.com My little granddaughter introduced me to him, A purple and green Tyrannosaurus she adored. She'd relentlessly sing his lyrics over and over, Until the words in my hapless mind were stored. The repetition really got on my last good nerve, But I have to admit that ole Barney had a point. If... Continue Reading →

Romance and Anger Don’t Mix: Saturday Six-Word Story Prompt

Unprovoked anger quickly ended her relationship. Written for the Saturday Six-Word Story Prompt from My Random Ramblings. The prompt today is Anger.

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