The ocean is vast. The vessel, its sails buffeted by light winds, glides upon its open waters. In time, this sailboat will surely encounter a storm. The winds will howl and shriek, and force the craft in directions the captain does not intend. The gale will be so fierce, that the captain will lower the […]
Great gifts
There is a drastic difference between two types of gifts. In one instance we are highly praised, and commended, for being able to give our hearts to another person. Heart shaped likes appear on our social pages. People smile when they see clasped hands. Eyes tear when they witness romantic gestures. Emotions run high when […]
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It’s autumn, and you are standing beneath a tree. It’s branches are full of leaves, and you know one will soon fall. So you wait with great anticipation, knowing your patience will pay off. Eventually, it does and a leaf breaks from the branch, floating towards your hand. It is delicate, intricate and in your […]
A reason to smile
This morning, with my warm cup of coffee in hand, I looked out of the kitchen window, And gazed upon and gorgeous brushstrokes of pink, orange, rose, and blue with wispy clouds dabbed onto the canvas. I cannot help but smile. Humbly yours, J
Unmarked Grave
I stopped my car on a road that I’d never travelled. I didn’t use the gps; I’ve no idea how I reached my stopping point. I opened the trunk, retrieved the supplies, and set off in a random direction. I stopped after a time, though I don’t count how long. Then I began to dig, […]
Did you make your bed?
I’ve heard it said, that you should start each day by making your bed. Supposedly this action provides a sense of accomplishment, and drive, to perform more and more tasks throughout the day, thus leading to each day being a fulfilling experience. What if you forget to make your bed? Does this mean that you […]
Stop. Listen.
Stop. Listen. What do you hear? Do you hear the chirping of birds? Do you hear the wind in the trees? Do you hear nothing at all? Do any of these sounds fill you with a sense of anger or stress? Do you tense up at the sound of rain falling upon the ground? Do […]
Tilting over
Everything, the flowers, emotions, puppies, and feelings, The gifts, and promises, assurances, and adulations, the smiles and afirmations, commitments and determinations, Were laid upon a ghost, who will no longer rise to disappoint. No more pantomime, no more capitulation, No more sublime, No more surprise. But hope, survives.
Let down, replace. Let down, repeat.
I got stuck, deep in your web of lies, clinging for dear life as our boat capsized. I bought in, to the pitch you were sellin’, Holding tight to the bouquet that was dyin’. You’re a let down, but you wont be the last one. You’re a let down baby, and you thought I was […]