Death loses His way

March 17, 2015February 24, 2017 ~ Tara R. ~ 4 Comments

Death got lost on His way to a collection Being male, He refused to ask for direction Relying only on His GPS An error message stalled progress Allowing His prey time for resurrection * In remembrance of Sir Terry Pratchett, author and creator of Discworld; died March 12, 2015.

Another brick in the wall

March 13, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

I’ve built too many walls To keep people away. Instead, I should have built a bridge.

Mouse trap

March 13, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 3 Comments

Beware! Dangerous Iconoclast on the loose Talking Mouse missing

Battle royal

March 7, 2015June 8, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

Mocking the silver moon’s domain, Fingers of sunshine blaze along bare tree limbs. The waning light yearns to linger, Clinging fiercely to earth any way it can. Day defies night’s dominion, Casting its own crimson radiance. A gaudy rival to pearlescent white. Jealous of Luna's power of persuasion. Shadows lengthen, sunlight fades. A final flash … Continue reading Battle royal

Monochrome

February 20, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 3 Comments

Bare limbs spread out like skeleton ribbing. Draped in a tattered shroud of Spanish moss, it is scant protection from the biting rain and brutal wind. Ancient oaks open as an umbrella over my head. A canopy of wasted dreams flutter and snap, a daunting cacophony of regret and guilt. Do I shutter that hiding … Continue reading Monochrome

Be the change

February 13, 2015February 13, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 3 Comments

"The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me'." ~ Matthew 25:40, NIV See a need, fill it Unto your ability Smallest of gestures NaBloPoMo 13/28 My daughter is active in a local non-profit that provides weekly … Continue reading Be the change