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On the precipice of sleep
Gentle exhales greet my ears; Whistles, grunts, and snores. Above and beside me, The sounds of life abound From the children I adore Although the day was full, A break from stress and toil, It is the simple things which most Ease the weary soul I close my eyes and drift away, Listening as life’s…
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January 1st, 2019
Listening to the clock on the wall, the gentle tick, tick, tick soothing with its consistent, monotonous presence. The animals are restless today. Why, I’m not sure. Maybe they sense another new year is here, with the potential for all things great and small, all things bright and beautiful. Or perhaps they care not about…
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January 1st, 2019
Listening to the clock on the wall, the gentle tick, tick, tick soothing with its consistent, monotonous presence. The animals are restless today. Why, I’m not sure. Maybe they sense another new year is here, with the potential for all things great and small, all things bright and beautiful. Or perhaps they care not about…
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Pebbles in the ocean
My soul is heavy Burdens like rocks Fill me up until I drift Down into the depths Water closes over my mouth A lone bubble escapes A call from beyond; Death has come and gone Another soul departs, another piece of my heart Vanishes into the night One day, The pieces will reunite We shall…
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A matched set
Some people aren’t meant to be alone, solitary and strong Some thrive with the challenge of pairing for life, while others wither with the load. Today I watched a proud person struggle with the realization they can no longer provide for their other half, Struggling to continue themselves, unsure where to turn, not wanting to…
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Symphony
Tonight I watched our wedding video with my husband of almost seven years. It feels like yesterday I met him for the first time, although he says we met earlier, years before. He remembered me, and thought I was loud. I didn’t remember this meeting, but was, and still am, a little offended that was…