Twisted tightly within my breast lies in wait A feral demon, foul and terrifying. Coiled, set to strike at its vulnerable bait. The fiend’s fabricated facade belying Its true predatory nature, starved for prey. Small and grim, destroyer of hope undying. Each of us toils to hold such a beast at bay, Struggling to control … Continue reading Demon within
Tag: self-esteem
Proceed with caution
It requires as much caution to tell the truth as to conceal it. ~ Baltasar Gracian I need to write a letter. A letter to someone whom I dearly love. A letter which will undoubtedly cause her pain and sorrow, but it is one I must write. There must be tangible words that she can hold in … Continue reading Proceed with caution
Just spit me out
After months together, he reluctantly introduced me to his friends, making excuses for what he saw as my shortcomings. Speaking to me as if I was incapable of understanding simple words, making fun of my family, my work, my clothes, the way I spoke. He made it clear to them that he felt I was … Continue reading Just spit me out
Derailed
My course predestined Straight and narrow, unerring I’ve become derailed Bruised, but not broken Bends and turns unexpected Forging my own path * Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.
Breaking a sweat
... and I was doing so well. Back in the spring, I started working on me. Began eating better, started walking. Then after a couple of months, I ramped it up a bit and dusted off my old bike. I did okay. I could ride over 11 miles in an hour. I dropped close to … Continue reading Breaking a sweat
Cats live here
We are a family with cats. There is the alpha female Po and the demon male Scruffy. (It's important to point out that Po's full name is Pollo del Fuego - roughly translated as 'Chicken of the Fire.' She is a calico Manx. Scruffy is black and fluffy, and we're not sure what he is.) … Continue reading Cats live here
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