Photo from Evan Clarke@Unsplash You are my sister! All of the earth is connected! I am your keeper! Written for What Do You See #49 from Sadje at Life After 50 for Women.
Fellow Travelers: What Do You See?
Thank God for the End of the Day: What Do You See?
At the end of the day, when selling is done, my co-worker and I spend time talking together, something impossible to do in the hustle and bustle of selling and buying. It is a moment where our competition ends, and we can see each other's humanity and discuss the important issues of the day. Away... Continue Reading →
The Joy of Being Alive with You!
Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com In the pale light of an autumn day, As the bells of a church pealed in the background, I leaped in your arms, Joyful to be loved and spending this moment with you. Written for Photo Challenge #333 from Mindlovemisery's Menagerie and the Three Things Challenge #366: leap, pale, and... Continue Reading →
Save the Trees: 100 Word Wednesday
Photo by Bikurgurl As she looked up at the heights of the trees, twenty-something Fiona grieved. Each year of mounting temperatures meant that it was unlikely that her future grandchildren would witness the beauty of the redwoods that towered over her. She love walking in the forests because the sheer height of the trees made... Continue Reading →
Escaping the Box of Depression: Photo Challenge
Photo by Cottonbro on Pexels.com Disassociation is what the doctors called it. It will soon get better with these pills, they said. But many weeks went by without a sign of relief, As the depression continued to fill me with dread. Constant darkness hovered, with no lights in sight, I had to find a better... Continue Reading →
Being the Weird One in the Crowds Can Be Life-Changing
My family still calls me the weird one, An appellation in which I take great pride. I've never been one to follow the crowds, Instead, letting my own beliefs be my guide. As a little girl among the hordes of people Living in slum dwellings of three rooms, I didn't believe the poor were valueless,... Continue Reading →
Making Footsteps of Our Own is the Way Home: What Do You See #46-7
Photo image from Dan Grinwis Unsplash I tried to follow in my Grandma's footsteps, To make it easier to survive the pain in this life. But, I came to the place where her journey stopped, Before I'd encountered my own struggles and strife. I learned that I was never meant to walk in her steps,... Continue Reading →
Unwelcomed!
From Mindlovemisery's Menagerie No dogs allowed within my space, Cats rule the roost in this place. The waves keep us pretty calm, The clouds overhead acting as balm. But if a canine dares to approach, We'll goose him, if he tries to encroach. Written for Photo Challenge #329 from Mindlovemisery's Menagerie. Also for Three Things... Continue Reading →
The Beauty of Ancient Buildings: CFFC
In Elche, Spain Posted for Cee's Fun Foto Challenge: About the buildings. Some of the places we have been. douglas and I love old ruins and buildings. I can almost feel the spirits of the people who walked that way centuries ago, and I feel connected to humanity. Pompeii in Italy Pompeii in Italy Alicante,... Continue Reading →
Love on Still Waters!
Photo from Jayant Kulkarni on Pexels. com We'd had some difficult days, what with the storms that had lasted for hours, keeping us off the waters that provided our livelihood and soothed our spirits. But, now, the waters were smooth once again, and we could row out and fish for hours at a time, letting... Continue Reading →
