Patricia and Regina: Best Friends Forever Passing by the perfume counter, Memories of you flooded my mind. You were a connoisseur of scent, Even mixing perfumes for a new find. I never wrestled with gifts for you, I just bought you the latest fragrance. Your eyes would go wide in surprise And you would spray... Continue Reading →
Calvin started a teddy bear sanctuary For all the teddy bears children outgrew. He has quite an array of the "old friends," From Teddy Ruxpin to Winnie the Pooh! They have joined his private collection, Bears he has worked so hard to save. He can't stand to see them all alone, After the love and... Continue Reading →
Answers to the questions for Share Your World, October 7, 2019, from Sparks from a Combustible Mind. Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat) a good thing, a bad thing or a mixture of both? I don't feel qualified to answer, as I am not sure what they were originally meant to be or accomplish. I... Continue Reading →
Photo by mirceaianc at Pixabay.com Gus peeked out of the mask, hoping to spot his target. He was taking a risk being here in the open like this, but he had to do his duty. He knew that the likelihood of getting away with his life after completing the deed was small, but then, he... Continue Reading →
The title demonstrates a dilemma I wrestled with on last evening. Let me lay out the story for you, so you can understand the question. As I walked to the kitchen on Saturday morning, I felt a severe pain in my right abdomen. I assumed it would go away after a little rest. But, it... Continue Reading →
The light draws us home. A lantern in the doorway. Joy is in the air. Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: air and lantern.
Lord, may I always speak with the tongue of the wise, No rash or ugly words that like swords can destroy. May I constantly speak words that bring healing, Being ever careful of the words that I deploy. For I am acutely aware of the power of words And of their life-long impact on people's... Continue Reading →
Written for the Sunday Writing Prompt from Mindlovemisery's Menagerie, October 6, 2019. The prompt is Ugly Words, and it is described as a time to scream, a chance to be speak and be heard on something you have chosen to remain silent on, even though it hurts you. This is my take. I am susceptible... Continue Reading →
The music began to play, Today, Santana was my choice. Oh, that wondrous Latin beat Caused me to abandon my poise. I threw my head back and laughed, My feet moved of their own accord. And as I shook my money maker, My joy in just being alive soared. Music connects us the universe, Reminding... Continue Reading →
Losing her job brought new opportunities! Written for the Saturday Six-Word Story Prompt from the My Random Ramblings. The word prompt is Loss. First time trying this challenge.
Help from Heaven 