Dignity
She brought a dust pan and a whisk broom with her that day. She wanted to salvage what was left. A few moments passed as she looked down at the mess.She sighed as she scooped up the pieces and placed...
View ArticleThe Pile
Six years ago she didn't have to deal with this.The room appeared spotless,Void of distractions,Empty...Her stuff was so well hidden even she couldn't find it!Then life changed...Now there was a pile...
View ArticleThe Parade
Rain all you want on my parade.Splash with anger against the cymbals and the drums.Let what ails you spill out onto the streets.I will stay afloat,And wait for the real you to come flooding back.
View ArticleNo Winner
This time when they playedThere was no laughter tofollow .They pulled so hard the rope broke in two,And each took their piece.She tied hers in a knot around her waist To display her part of their...
View ArticleCheers
A "gift" was given to me this week at work. I actually ran out of PTO (Paid Time Off) days around September of last year. I had some unexpected trips (mom broke her hip in May and I went to Albuquerque...
View ArticleGrounded
She had her "Aha!" moment somewhere in-between the blubbering and a restful night's sleep.She grabbed the largest balloon she could find and ran outside. Into the balloon went all the hot air that...
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The Photos of Christmas Eve Past
Back peddling a little bit this morning. Thought I'd post some pictures from December. My ex's parents have been wonderful to me over the past 6 years. I've mentioned this before. Our relationship is...
View ArticleLight and Happy
Light and happy were the days she'd spend when she no longer feared the bottom would fall out from under her.
View ArticleThese Things That Make Life- EDITED
Happy Friday!Here are some bits and pieces of me from this past week:Watched "The Odd Life of Timothy Green" with Peanut on Tuesday night. Amazing to watch your kid's wheels turning as they try and...
View ArticleFuture Good News
I'm blogging from my Kindle which could prove interesting. My computer died a quick and sudden death a couple of weeks ago and I've been too busy to find its replacement. I had hoped to share some good...
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Right CJ?
We've been having some fun at my house lately. Peanut had $25 Chanukah gelt (money) to spend. About 3 weeks ago we went and got a guinea pig. The precious little creature snuggled right into Peanut's...
View Article"Yes"
I've had a pretty fun week. Work is busy, but not too bad. I've had some great nights out and have been spending time with people I care about. I had some work done on my house this past weekend. Just...
View ArticleIdeal Birds
It was one of those important moments where she knew if she opened her mouth the Ideal Birds would fly away with her empathy, so she promptly shut the cage door, sat down, leaned in, and listened.
View ArticleThe Reveal
Cherish is what you do when the "newness" wears off and the feelings reveal themselves to be true and lasting...It's how you say, "Thank you."
View ArticleMy Place of Belonging
This is the place... Where my thoughts are at home. It is this place.Here. Where my backyard is family. I plant ideas and wait.The hammock swings, Secured by the roots Of those sturdy old trees. They...
View ArticleThe Comedian
This is an old piece that I recently came across. When I'm high on depressionAnd bursting with rageI've got this face of happy,That makes love to the stage.You like it,But it's deceiving.I fear...
View ArticleCome Back
You grabbed my hand and set the world back on its axis.Out of nowhere you appeared And erased years of mistakes made in the dark.I sat patiently as you drew the heart and those three words on my...
View ArticleMust Be Your Sunshine
Bizzy finally had enough of the darkness behind her eyes and banished all negative thoughts to the space under her bed. The monster cried out, "Your thoughts don't sit well with me!"She paid no mind to...
View ArticleTime
This is a re-post from last year. I've got a few more to add, so I apologize if you've seen these before. I wanted to have them all in one place. Smashed was the sculpture that symbolized togetherness....
View ArticleSense of it All
I closed off for a while.Said my peace.Waved goodbyeTo the fun girl who smilesAnd nods,And pretends she won't cry.I didn't, you knowBreak down,Hit the wall.I merely stoppedShut the doorAnd made sense...
View ArticleThe Catch
He found his favorite spot,A secluded wilderness where he could be alone and fish.He was so angry he screamed at the fish and the birds and the sun.He screamed to the higher power that let him down....
View ArticleDIFFERENT
The events that unfolded in Pakistan today break my heart. I wrote this piece in January 2012 and was reminded of it today. Those sweet children! What kind of animal?!!!!!!...sigh....... DifferentTwo...
View ArticleDear World,
Dear World,It's time we sat down for a meal together.Might I suggest buffet-style? We could stand in line for all the helpings we want,Serve one another when our arms are too full,Pick off of each...
View ArticleThat Child
I screamed at her. It was the middle of the night And I was so tired. Her face was not recognizable, It was blurred by my imagination. I recognized the yellow blinds... They were from my childhood...
View ArticleSkin
One salty tear would lead to the next,And the next,Until pretty soon I'd be empty...A mere fraction of a woman.Emaciated by the grief, yet again.I waited for it to all spill out like before,But it did...
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