I Write PoetryLate Bird There once was a bird named Late Whose habits secured his fate. Loved watching the moon and sleeping ’til noon, So worms, this poor bird never ate Being the last bird on the lawn Late hunted while stifling yawns His belly, it growled...See More »
I Write PoetryThis Moment This moment right here and now will not be repeated. Please don’t allow your life to be cheated out of actually feeling the joy or sadness, or quiet, or wonder as life is revealing the truth or tragedy, or peace, or thunder....See More »
I Write PoetryInvisible Gut-wrenchingly lonely to be the only wisp of a woman walking about. Soul-crushingly painful, such disdainful views of this woman teeming with doubt. Heart-breakingly unseen labeled unclean cries of that woman never...See More »
I Write PoetryWhat is a Poem Poems are pictures painted with words, telling a story no one has heard quite that way before. A Poem is a pause, an attempt to express effect and cause with an intensity that conversation can’t. Poetry, be it prose...See More »
I Feel So AloneI am tired of trying to fit in or be the one to change. Why can't anyone else be accomodating or accepting? Why do they act as if everything about me is a complete surprise, and worse, intolerable...every time? Stupid thickheaded people stuck in...See More »
I Am ThankfulI am so happy my father in laws surgery went well and he will have less pain in his future now
I Have Complex PtsdTomorrow will be a day full of unavoidable triggers. I will have to try to stay present and grounded while my brain hijacks my senses. I have to be strong for my daughter. I can do it for her.
I Love Cooking and BakingRecipe called for melted butter, not exploded butter. New microwave may be more power than I need 😄. Good news is I may have found an awesomely efficient way to butter popcorn in one blast
I Want to Be Understood By Just One PersonI continue to seek this even though wisdom tells me one can never truly understand another
I Love Inspirational Poems And QuotesIsn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back everything is different. -C.S. Lewis
I Am a MotherMy heart goes out to a friend that lost his son to overdose today. He had been struggling with addiction for years. I hugged my own kids extra tight before bed tonight.
I Admire Honesty And SincerityI require honesty, which is why I have trouble with relationships. Why is it so difficult for people to do what they say they will do? Is that lying or another character flaw that they struggle with follow through? I am tired of the analysis, sorting...See More »
I Can Handle The TruthI am stronger than most people I have met, able to face the truth no matter how vile. Denial is not an option
I'm a Loner Most of the TimeI isolate myself. I have learned to prefer being alone although I am trying to change this
I Have AnxietyCourage does not always roar. Sometimes its the quiet voice at the end of the day saying I will try again tomorrow
I Have Complex PtsdToday was a tough day managing symptoms and feeling so misunderstood. Now if only I could sleep so the day could be over already.
I Am Here For Anyone Who Needs a FriendI try my best, though I realize I may not always be a good friend. I lose track of time, days might pass, even more when I can't always be in touch. It doesn't mean I don't care about you. Usually it means I am going through a tough time myself and...See More »
I Am a MotherBack to school shopping is officially completed! Crossed the last item off the lists. Found a 2" green binder, red plastic folder with 3 holes and pockets and fasteners, a white eraser, yellow college ruled 250 page composition book...So happy to be...See More »
I Have AnxietyI am having a hard time taking my kids to orientation, to meet their new teachers, to push through the crowds in the hallway at the school, to see the other parents stopping and chatting with each other while I remain unknown and invisible, to fill...See More »