This year has not been kind. It’s been one challenge, devastation, or roadblock after another. People widely remark on my strength. And, that I do have. However, everything takes a toll eventually. Unrelenting Unbelievable Unbearable Unfortunate Uneasy Unkind Uncertain Unmoored Untethered Unappealing But hopefully unbreakable
He stood at the very back of the arena, taking in the scene. He watched as she danced and cheered. He was happy to see her smile. Yet, he was heartbroken that she was smiling again outside of his presence. He was shrouded in grief and sadness. He […]
What gives you direction in life? Eureka! I loved that highly underrated television show. But, I am not here to talk about that quirky, goofy show. I experienced a “eureka” moment the other night. I struck gold. I had a lightbulb moment. Well, in reverse order. I didn’t […]
In my head, I softly apologized I asked for forgiveness hoping to clear my mind But because the words are unsaid There is no response Apologizing into the air is sadness I’m now hungry, tired, and alone Forgiveness living in my synapses Waiting for the weight to be […]
A hippety bop snd a hippety boop No mouse stood up on the clock But night time, it was Till the morning sun came up But, the sun went into a deep slumber And, a shockwave tore asunder The pretty flowers stopped blooming Dopamine was shattered in the […]
Even since my spouse died, I have received numerous phone calls from real estate companies inquiring about whether I was going to sell the house. I have, until recently, politely noted my house is not on the market. Everyone has advised me not to make major decisions the […]
What’s something most people don’t understand? Immediately, upon losing a dear one, you are often emotionally devastated. You are left without words. You may even forget to eat. Then, depending on your associated role with the one who has passed, you get mired in paperwork and various heavy […]
It’s been a dark, cruel winter. Decades ago, Bananarama sang about a cruel summer. “Hot summer streets and the pavements are burningI sit aroundTrying to smile but the air is so heavy and dry” Just substitute out the word “summer” for “winter”. Such a word substitution captures the […]
Tick tock, tick tock Goes the heart within the ear. The burning eye runs the clock Causing fear of a tear. Anxiety, panic There is no disco. From sadness to manic With no rum, just pisco. It’s been a hard day Wishing upon a star. Need to play, […]
According to the Chinese zodiac, the rabbit is known to be the luckiest out of all the twelve animals. It symbolizes mercy, elegance, and beauty. Seems peaceful. Seems nice. I like bunnies. However, for those born in a year of the rat, the year of the rabbit may […]
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