Photo by Ted Strutz Marla sifted through the photos, hoping to find one of her beloved older sister, Catherine. They had been inseparable as children, and Catherine was her hero, fearless as any of the boys in the neighborhood. Her bravery had caused her a lot of problems with Mama, but Marla had loved cheering... Continue Reading →
I suggested Douglas and I walk on the walking trail that had been prominent in the decision to buy our home. In the eight weeks that we have lived here, we have driven to the Silver Comet Trail to hike, rather than simply walk a couple of blocks and hit the trail near us. But,... Continue Reading →
Caroline never sent food back in restaurants, no matter how bad it tasted. Her mother had taught her that it was impolite to point out people's failures. But tonight her peas were too mushy and the steak was cold, with the gravy ramifying across her plate. She started to leave, but decided that, for once,... Continue Reading →
Oh, sweet silence that surrounds me, I have searched high and low for you. As the mother of five boisterous kids, Loud noise was my nightly bugaboo. But now they have all left the nest, And I can finally hear myself think. So, I turn off the television and phone, And of your sweetness, I... Continue Reading →
With boldness, John split from the rest of the group, finally refusing be a party to their inability to accept different points of view. He wandered across the moor, enjoying a rare moment alone. He had thought that there was nothing better than being constantly surrounded by people who believed the lessons he had been... Continue Reading →
Humanity lost. Then love touched my lonely heart. Humanity found! Written for OctPoWriMo 209, 31 poems in 31 days. Day 10 prompt is Touch.
The old you held me. I am orphaned while you live. I'll say goodbye now. Written for Heeding Haiku with Cheverefeuille. The prompt for this week is dementia, a difficult subject to experience and write on.
Jessie was excited to find the lace napkins that belonged to her great-grandmother. They brought her a sense of security in a world of disposable items. These napkins connected her to the old country, as her Nonna used to call her former home. Written for the Three Things Challenge from Pensitivity 101: excited, lace, and... Continue Reading →
A student gave me the wonderful gift pictured below many years ago, after she had proven that she could overcome insurmountable odds to pass my class. I saw her greatness, and I just had to help her see it, too. To the world you are one person, but to one person you could mean the... Continue Reading →
The healing power of colors I thank God often for my eyes, For they allow me to behold The wonder of earth's majesty Each day as its beauty unfolds. Red, yellow, blue, pink, and green, Orange, purple, white, and gold, Vibrant colors that warm the heart And can transform a damaged soul. Written for OctPoWriMo... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 