Image by Google Photo Frame Her picture adorns the mural in her old neighborhood, Where every day is one of struggle just to survive. This incredible young woman gave so much of herself To the others while she was vibrant and alive. She didn't do for the least of her neighbors For accolades like having... Continue Reading →
Healing My Inner Child: What Do You See? #61
Image Credit: Tim Hufner @ Unsplash I grieved the childhood that she missed, That little girl who was unloved and unwanted. Through the years, I felt her hunger and pain, And by her presence, I was continuously haunted. Oh, the mistakes I made trying to find her relief. I searched for the love she craved... Continue Reading →
A Letter to Santa from A Senior Citizen
Dear Santa, I never wrote a letter to you as a child, because I never knew where I might be, as my sister and I changed homes a lot. I don't have any memories of any of the Christmases before I became a mother. My children would write you letters, and you answered them quite... Continue Reading →
A Dog’s Comforting Love: RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge
Curled up and crying! You placed your paws on my lap! I was not alone! Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: curl and paw.
Noel’s Hope: Heeding Haiku with Chevrefeuille
Christmastime is here! Joy to the world is our aim! Celebrate with love!
An Amicable Breakup: Wordle #216
Standing in the doorway, she watched him leave for the last time, reflecting on what single life would be like again. The breakup had been surprisingly amicable, because she had comprehended that you couldn't find real love while holding on to bad love. The thread of their relationship had proven too fragile for the long... Continue Reading →
We Need Each Other in These Dreary Times: FFFC
Photo from StreetRealityPhotogr at Deviant Art. Kaley stands waiting for the bus, listening to the roar of traffic as people in their warm cars pass by her without offering a ride on this cold and dreary day. It seems to her like all we do these days is wait alone, unable to see the need... Continue Reading →
You Are Not a Gift From God: Weekend Writing Prompt
I had to truly marvel at the paradox of you, Thinking you are the best man I could find, When, in reality, your hubris on your value To women has rendered you stupid and blind. You don't hold a candle to a true gentleman, One who with my love is so happy and pleased. Because... Continue Reading →
After the Honeymoon, the Real Work of Marriage Begins!
Kayla laid on her husband's chest, listening to his heartbeat. She lifted her head and touched her lips to his soft ones, feeling so serene on this new voyage of marriage. She gets up to fix his favorite breakfast of bacon, two eggs overlight, and toast. This is what he ordered every day of their... Continue Reading →
Recognizing Each Other’s Humanity: Sunday Devotion #23
Photo from Pinterest.com 1 Peter 3:8 To sum up, all of you be harmonious, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit. The Pledge of Allegiance has been recited for decades in our schools. In my elementary school, we were reminded each new day as we turned toward the American flag that as Americans, we were "one... Continue Reading →
