End of the rainbow

September 16, 2013January 25, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 32 Comments

August rain: the best of the summer gone, and the new fall not yet born. The odd uneven time." ~ Sylvia Plath Days shorten, leaching lingering heat from warm stones. Sunlight, tired from its long, hot work, Lies down, fat and sleepy, yearning to hibernate. Trees shed their shimmering emerald mantle Donning rich russets and … Continue reading End of the rainbow

Sanctuary

September 6, 2013January 25, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 13 Comments

She sells sea shells, Tiny sanctuaries, for tiny denizens White on white, multi-chambered dwellings Stranded at high tide, Flotsam and jetsam left at the door A peek through window Leaves a question unanswered

Goal graveyard

August 30, 2013January 17, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 11 Comments

Purpose, ambition Been down so long, can't get up Where goals go to die

Sweet dream kisses

August 23, 2013January 17, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 33 Comments

Drift away on a sailboat of wishes, O’er a stardust sea. Silver moon lights the way To a land of sweet dream kisses. Close your eyes, count to three. Tomorrow we shall play.

Cat lady

August 23, 2013January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 21 Comments

A catless writer is almost inconceivable. It's a perverse taste, really, since it would be easier to write with a herd of buffalo in the room than even one cat; they make nests in the notes and bite the end of the pen and walk on the typewriter keys.” ~ Barbara Holland Crazy Cat Lady … Continue reading Cat lady