Beautiful flowers Red, my favorite Daisy petals too tempting Not to pluck A fortune to tell, A future to ponder Each crimson blade Aimed at my soul Cupid’s true arrow Or love’s cruel dagger One by one, bringing Hope or despair Joy or misery Ecstasy or pain The outcome a mystery Once begun Cannot be … Continue reading Raining petals
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White hot sky
She kept the TV on just for the distraction of white noise while she prepared for her day. Leaning back from the wall of mirrors over her vanity where she left scuff marks of mascara on the glass, she squinted toward the television, laughing at the weather forecast. She didn’t need a Barbie Doll talking … Continue reading White hot sky
In the out door
I've always hated that expression, "when one door closes, another one opens." What the hell is that supposed to mean? Is it an exit or entrance? Which room does it open on - bedroom, kitchen, bathroom? That would suck. What if you have to walk backward through it, or are trying to be nice by … Continue reading In the out door
Doretha
Her bless-your-heart benedictions are her southern way of saying, “you’re addled, child.” Her mothball-scented hugs mean she loves you anyways. Come sit on the veranda, and have some sweet tea, you’ll feel better.
Where you belong
I had to leave. When the world became too small for us both to exist in, I knew it was time. You asked for space to think in, to find out who you were and where you belonged. I already knew. You belonged with me, and I belonged with you. That space was suffocating me. … Continue reading Where you belong
Past imperfect
If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete." - Buddha Confess your imperfections, write them on a wall for all the world to see. Use big, bold strokes, in brutal black paint, where it cannot be ignored. Admit to every flaw, every shortcoming. Reveal your darkest lies and faults. Yet… leave it unsigned. … Continue reading Past imperfect
Thin spiral notebook 