Safe in our cocoon. Ashes piled up in the grate. I'm warmed by your love. Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge #286: Ashes and Cocoon.
Sitting By the Fire: RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku
A True Christmas Gift: Accepting Our Children for Who They Are
From Mindlovemisery's Menagerie for the Sunday Writing Prompt Caitlin looked at her son, Jeremy, as he entered her home, and she just shook her head. She was so ashamed at the way he was dressed and he smelled of alcohol. She thought, "I never had alcohol in our home, so how could a child of... Continue Reading →
Saturday Six-Word Story Prompt: Memories
I hug you in my memories. Written for the Saturday Six-Word Story Prompt from My Random Ramblings: Memories. Dedicated to my son, Malcolm (died August 12, 2006) and my sister (died December 19, 1972).
The Day She Became Bold: Weekend Writing Prompt
Jackie couldn't be said to have any hubris, She was too timid to take up for herself. Her big sister, Janie, tended to fight for her, So she would give Janie most of her wealth. One day, Janie decided it was past the time That Jackie learned to face her troubles. So, with a nudge... Continue Reading →
The Gift of Health at Christmas
Life doesn't get any more predictable as we age. If anything, you never know what new ache or pain will develop. And although the last 11 days have been difficult ones, I am thankful to enjoy another Christmas season, a season of hope in the midst of the uncertainty and incivility of this world. Today,... Continue Reading →
Stay Hopeful: RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku
Hope came from above. He's the bright and morning star. Be not discouraged! Written for RonovanWries Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge for December 23, 2019: star and hope.
When Nature Speaks, The Heart Listens
Knocking on the tree. Nature serenades my heart. A woodpecker's song. I thought up this poem as I walked through the woods last week and heard knocking against a tree. I asked Douglas what was the sound, and looking up into the trees, he spotted a red head moving back and forth on a nearby... Continue Reading →
A Moment of Kindness Goes a Long Way: Wordle #160
We all must deal with the vicissitudes of life, As triumphs intermingle with our troubles. Thinking that suffering will never touch us Isn't smart, as all men and women have foibles. Everyone needs help at some time or another, So, let us extend a benignity to those bereft Of hope that they can retrieve their... Continue Reading →
Proud to Be a Nerd: One Line Wednesday
Finish the following sentence in one sentence for One Liner Wednesday from Linda G. Hill: You know you're a nerd when: You constantly go beyond your comfort zone, to fulfill your potential.
The Intimacy of Being Fully Known: Sunday Writing Prompt
You know me so well! Almost like I live in you. We have become one! Written for the Sunday Writing Prompt from Mindlovemisery's Menagerie. The prompt is Intimacy.
Help from Heaven 