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 →
I loved seeing other girls brave the swings at the playgrounds of my youth, but out of fear, I stayed on the ground. Josie wasn't scared of the swings. She loved getting on the things. Higher in the air she flew, How high to go, nobody knew. Oh, the exhilaration they would bring! Written for... Continue Reading →
Defenestration was long overdue. Our boss couldn’t lead a horse to water to drink. Yet she believes she is superior to us, But she doesn’t have enough brains to actually think. She joyfully took credit for other people’s work, Declared that as our boss, our ideas belong to her. Everyone is as blue as an... Continue Reading →
It had never entered Richard’s mind that his son was not his own blood. As he watched Aiden wake from the coma, Richard felt such gratefulness that their prayers had been answered. He was still seriously shaken to discover that the child he loved dearly was not his biological son, as he had thought. His... Continue Reading →
Regina held his hand, staring at Douglas, a special sweetheart of a pirate who’d captured her heart. She’d placed a padlock there after surviving the pain of men with sugar-coated lips of deception. But he made public declarations of her value to him, playful yet serious.  Thankfully, she saw he was different. Written for the... Continue Reading →
Why shouldn’t they help themselves, after the way they’d been treated? Alex didn’t think it was a good idea for Cathy and him to take what they wanted, just because it was handy, and it seemed no one was around to stop them. It wouldn’t be helpful in maintaining some semblance of a relationship with... Continue Reading →
Surely the color of our lipstick should be a private matter. But be careful if your shade to wear is a wonderful bright red. It’s like a neon sign that announces your most erotic desires, And the more generous the layer, the more hate you must dread. The negative talk about women’s bad reputations seems... Continue Reading →
Rodin's "The Kiss," Rodin Museum, Paris, 2024 Love is a journey so sweet. It blooms when honor is present. Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt #450 from Sammi Cox: Sweet in 12 words exactly. The Fandango One Word Challenge prompt is Honor. Ragtag Daily Prompt is Bloom. Copyright ©All posts on my blog, Help... 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 →
It is curious to hear machines talk back to me. How cunning of Big Brother to surveil us in our homes! I wonder if my social media feed is being shared, Listened to and evaluated by unknown men in black in domes. Today, with lamprophony, Alexa wished me a great day. She was curt and... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 