Pity the Pittie   I see the look of fear creep across their faces, their eyes wide with terror. Tell me, Mommy. I don’t understand. What did I do that scared them so much? Did I speak too loud? Was I wrong for giving them…

Shed your old skin resist the urge to stay warm in comfort. Instead go out into the freezing cold let your body adapt to the cold. it knows how to. Challenge old beliefs about yourself your doubts and misconceptions your fears and anxieties your failures…

Love asks you to come as you are. Love is always a pleasure to hold even when it’s old. Love stirs the heart, excites the mind, and is full of mystery and knowing. Love is unpretentious and real. Love finds beauty even in defeat. Love…

NURSING SCHOOL I recently finished a nursing course and I’m on my way to getting qualified. Everything seems so exciting and scary. Oh! the opportunities and experiences awaiting me. I still can’t believe it I AM ON THE OTHER SIDE. The learning cultivated my curiosity…

Just Like Grandma Used to Make   Bacon, she thought, only came in extra crispy, short blackened bits that nearly broke her teeth.   (A cinquain consists of five lines with a syllabic count of 2/4/6/8/2.)

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Three Days Grace Son, I have watched you grow from bouncing baby boy to once and future King. This proud poppa’s heart hurts. Fear not; I’ll see you soon.   Tell me, Father, why hast Thou forsaken me? I’ve done as you asked. Please don’t…

6 word poetry – Marriage   God is love, that’s why we are.

There isn’t enough of you to go around in this world that is why you are you. Unique, individual, bright and beautiul. Your essence lingers on with those you interact with long after you have gone. everytime I hear your name a fond smile creeps…

I too have heard this before as I am writing and as my lips explore lyrics unlike these that that whisper in my ears and bleed true sentiments unexplored that turn into soft melodies. They are like tender kisses that quell my fears and ignite…