I went to work They had delayed work They said the roads were icy The ones I had just driven on Two hours before We were supposed to be open I was already there I compromised I locked the door and got second breakfast

I never stray too far from the straight & narrow; it all seems so gray now anyway yet the obligation still feels necessary.

What a pity that my town does not entirely reflect its people! What a shame to have roads with holes! However, I hope to have an improved place!

The city went quiet Everyone shut themselves away Fearing the virus That could possibly kill us For three weeks I didn’t budge Sitting in my chair Working from home Doing all the my employers asked Finally, I had to get out If for no other…

Sometimes, even the saviors have no idea what it truly means to walk through the gates of salvation & embrace a better tomorrow. But it doesn’t mean we don’t care; we just know the fight has been rigged against us.   That’s the first step…

Hour Twenty-Four – Above Image Prompt   The Best Naps   The best naps I’ve ever had Were never on my bed Where the duvet is warm, the sheets are clean And pillows under my head. Head lolling, body sliding sleep in busses and ‘planes…

I still recall the email An invitation of a lifetime A chance to meet a top tier publisher Her people reached out to me I felt instant elation and sorrow I had no way of getting to the meeting It was a time before ride-sharing…

Tell me that I can’t, I will show you that I can, I must persevere, Don’t underestimate me, Watch me as I prove you wrong.  

Heartrending. That is my final word on motherhood. We discuss the joy enough, often it is small cuddles, slight touches. They finally did it. Got it Great stuff. But if it weren’t for the sadness The unpreventable accident The failed test Fall of the bike…

Give thanks and praise to Yah Lets get together and be alright One Love, One Heart Copyright(c)2022 Roxann Lawrence