I was beguiled by his smile. What a miraculous find. Strolling along life’s promenade, Thankfully, I am his, and he is mine. But real love isn’t magic! You have to work every day To keep the joy and peace alive By the things you do and don't say. Offer a cup of gentleness, Give much... Continue Reading →
Not every child learns who they are from a parent’s love. They stagger through life trying to find where they belong. The journey to find their value and worth is a long one, Often, the voyage starts with the words from a song. For me, hearing that the Lord had the world in his hands... Continue Reading →
I loved to be sitting near the great big front window, Watching the snow fall and covering the gates and trees. There was a peacefulness in it that healed my soul, But I didn’t think of having to drive in it gleefully. I knew that we had to go to work the next day in... Continue Reading →
There once was a man named Jolly, Who put up many sprigs of holly. He'd hoped a kiss he could score From the fair maiden next door, But, alas, his effort turned into just folly. Written for the Laughing Along with a Limerick from Esther Chilton. The prompt was Holly. Copyright ©All posts on my... Continue Reading →
I need a teaspoon of patience to survive the holidays. Visitors to entertain, food to cook, and gifts to wrap, Upheaval when Christmas gifts don’t satisfy. And no one is talking because they’re on different apps. Maybe we could start new holiday traditions. No smartphones allowed, giving others our attention. Marriages will be saved and... Continue Reading →
Implanted in my chest, keeping my heart beating. Closet friend hidden in me, whom I often forget as I play. In a clutch, you'll shock my heart if it stops. Thank God, you keep me alive every day. Written for the Weekend Word Prompt from Sammiscribbles: Implant in 38 words! Fandango One Word Prompt... Continue Reading →
Paris, France I am rooted in this place of pain, My footsteps have walked here before. Some days stir on an endless loop, An echo of hours hearing the same old score. Time slips away, as this old body creaks. Through the years, clocks don't remain on hold. I look back on the young... Continue Reading →
Image Credits: Itsiken @ Unsplash, Karsten Winegeart@ Unsplash Some people may prefer to travel virtually, Using their computers while still in their homes. They have no worries of missed or canceled flights, For their couch is as far as they wish to roam. But I want to smell the sea and feel its mists, Experiencing... Continue Reading →
Image Credit: Aaron Burden @ Unsplash I envy the butterflies, whose wings make them free To soar high in the sky to many places I'd like to go. But I can only dream and wish for that sweet freedom, That would let me fly away and rest from my woes. Places that water, sky, and... Continue Reading →
Image Credit: Sarah Whiley Before another day that the earth completely revolves on its axis, I will find the courage to open the door that leads to my tomorrows. With patience and faith, I will give my inner kid a chance to grow, And become the consolation I searched for to overcome my sorrows. I... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 