The Bonus Wordle from Mindlovemisery's Menagerie request us to use the twelve words given as prompts, or just six of them, in a shape poem. I decided to try it for a Christmas poem. TheUniversal Christmas Tree It breathed once in unison with the birds, With the small animals that scurried across the ground. Each... Continue Reading →
The Heart-Tugging Words of a Child
On yesterday, we entertained the our grandchildren from Douglas' daughter. It was an opportunity to get together for food and laughter, as they were with their father's family for Thanksgiving in another state. It was also the birthday for the oldest child, a boy, who turned 12! I am still stunned by how fast they... Continue Reading →
Reconnecting to Humanity: First Line Friday
Photo from Mindlovemisery's Menagerie for First Line Friday. He came down from the mountains as autumn aged, before the paths could pile with snow and the bridges bowed with ice. He had needed time away from people, even well-meaning ones like his family. They wanted to help him grieve the loss of his dear Molly,... Continue Reading →
Love Left Unspoken: OctPoWriMo 2019, Day 26
Photo from Clipart-library.com Love left unspoken can cause so much pain, Not hearing those nourishing words proclaimed. Love words enter into the deepness of our soul, Planting seeds of value that produce joy untold. We desperately need to hear those three words. "I love you," are the sweetest words ever heard. All of our lives... Continue Reading →
School Crushes Don’t Usually Last: Tale Weaver#246
My daughter, Jan, had a crush on little Bobby Bird, who lives down the street. They attend the same school. I caught her trying to write him a letter, and I realized the seriousness of her infatuation by the copious sheets of balled up paper in the wastebasket. I said to her, "Jan, darling, you... Continue Reading →
The Masks We Wear Can Send the Wrong Message
Yesterday, Douglas and I spent the afternoon with one of my grandsons. I had no idea that he was struggling. I had sent him a text message, the best way to reach him, to let him know that I was thinking of him. Usually, he sends back a text that just says, "I love you,... Continue Reading →
Coming Together to Weather the Storms: Saturday Mix
I opened the door to persistent knocking, unable to believe that anyone in the town hadn't heard about the cancellation of the festivities to benefit the orphanage. There was a heavy thunderstorm, the wind snorted outside, rattling my windowpanes. It seemed as if the old house was making me aware of its displeasure at being... Continue Reading →
Learning About Love from a Dinosaur: OctPoWriMo 2019, Day 19
Photo from Pinterest.com My little granddaughter introduced me to him, A purple and green Tyrannosaurus she adored. She'd relentlessly sing his lyrics over and over, Until the words in my hapless mind were stored. The repetition really got on my last good nerve, But I have to admit that ole Barney had a point. If... Continue Reading →
Romance Can Be Hard Work: Three Things Challenge #35
He was a little nerdy guy, With his ruler in his pocket. Every day he seemed so jittery, Like his hand was caught in a socket. Even with a pimple on his nose, His personality was awfully kind. So, I chased after him shamelessly, Determined to make him all mine. It was a brisk and... Continue Reading →
Home is Where You Are: Fandango’s Friday Flashback
Written originally on October 16, 2017, I am re-posting for Fandango's Flashback Friday. I had not yet learned to be succinct. Finding real love seemed to be a talent that I did not have. I looked around and saw other women with wonderful husbands, and I wondered what they were doing differently from me. Why... Continue Reading →
