Proof

January 23, 2013January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 10 Comments

Dried leaves, filtering through the collapsing roof, crunched under her feet. Walking from room to room, flashbacks from her childhood twisted through her memory. The door long gone, she stepped over the threshold of the closet where she slept. A metal chest sat forlorn in the corner. Inside, she was shocked to find the remains … Continue reading Proof

Mother monologue

January 21, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 28 Comments

The job is a bitch. More and more tasks get added to an already insane schedule. Things you never signed up for, things you know beyond a doubt you’re not qualified to perform. This is not ‘on-the-job’ training. It’s just throw her to the lions, then make her clean up the carnage. When I made … Continue reading Mother monologue

Water sprites

January 18, 2013January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 11 Comments

Tiny orbs of light Diamonds on dark blue velvet Shimmer in the sun Skipping on water Gossamer dragonfly wings Rainbows refracting Hypnotizing gems Scatter and swirl, spellbinding Bewitching fairies Whispering seas call Siren songs captivating Sweet laughter lilting To slumber, to dream In the arms of Morpheus Suspended by gods Time interrupted Days and nights … Continue reading Water sprites

Five

January 16, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 20 Comments

Looking around the room, she saw many familiar faces and knew all their stories. Every few weeks a new person showed up, but understandably their stories were all the same, only the names changed to protect the innocent. She was one of the old-timers. The group offered more than a place to unload her burden, … Continue reading Five

Sweet tea and cookies

January 15, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 25 Comments

My grandmother called him a "tall glass of water.” She seemed to think that towering height corresponded to suitability. She paid no heed to his idle nature, how he preferred to spend his days lazing on her wrap-around porch drinking sweet tea and eating snickerdoodles by the dozen. I don’t think he kept any job … Continue reading Sweet tea and cookies

Bequest

January 13, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

The room was designed to intimidate. The oversized partners desk and chair made any visitor feel Lilliputian. I sank into the antique, leather wingback opposite the solicitor who ruled the domain, my toes barely brushing the floor. The Wallis family retainer for generations, this would be the final last will and testament Raymond Blackburn, Esq., … Continue reading Bequest