My favorite season would have to be spring. I’m not a fan of cold, and I love watching the world wake up to warmth. My job requires me to spend a lot of time outside which means I get affected by the seasons. I’m out in the scorching heat of summer, I wonder at theContinue reading “Season of Hope”
Author Archives: Nikki
Heart of a Warrior
My favorite books when I was younger was definitely the Warriors series by Erin Hunter. I started reading them in Jr. High when my library ran out of the Guardians of Ga’Hoole books by Katherine Lasky (another series I thoroughly enjoyed). You can say I became a little obsessed with the Warriors series. I mean,Continue reading “Heart of a Warrior”
Daisies in the Grass
In a far corner of a zoo along, a long gravel road riddled with potholes, you find yourself at a few African bomas. They’re just simple, round buildings lined with sticks, but they keep the animals safe when not on exhibit. There’s five buildings in total–though you wouldn’t think them as such. Each has theirContinue reading “Daisies in the Grass”
I Want to be on the Dock
I want to be on the dock. Put my toes in the water. I want to see ribbons of silver dance on the waves. I want to lay back on the stone that’s been warmed by the sun. I want to see the swallows dive through the buoys and hear the ducklings chase after theirContinue reading “I Want to be on the Dock”
Suffocating
Take a deep breathIt’s suffocatingThe weight of everyone’s constant raving. Pressure for thisNo answer for thatWho needs communication?Might as well guess out of a hat Strive to be a partGet the knowledge you seekBut those tasks bear a weightI can’t keep up with this, you see DiscontentMalcontentAnd every evil under the sun The light isContinue reading “Suffocating”
Road of Jobs
If you looked back on your life and all the jobs you’ve done, what would you see? Is there a pattern? Do you even remember all the jobs you’ve a part of? Why were you seeking those jobs? My first job was working two summers on a children’s farm, walking ponies for the pony rides.Continue reading “Road of Jobs”
Thank You
You know what’s wild? There are 100 people signed up to get notifications whenever I post a web post, and that doesn’t include all the email sign ups that aren’t affiliated with WordPress. I got the notification of 100 followers the other day, and I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who’s beenContinue reading “Thank You”
In a Story
I want to get immersed in a storyBe on a trail with adventure aheadI want to join a hero in hardshipAnd hope to see victory at the end I want to join companions on a questLearn their little quirks along the wayI want to know what skill everyone does bestAnd see how friendship seizes theContinue reading “In a Story”
Mothers Count
Happy almost mother’s day! Whether a new mom or an experienced mom, I hope you know you make a difference in this world. Mothers don’t get a lot credit sometimes. We all know that line of “you’re my mom, you don’t count,” or “you’re my mom, you have to like my painting/music/acting/insert any accomplishment here.”Continue reading “Mothers Count”
Curse of Silence
Am I doomed to be forever silent?Will my voice struggle to workWhen my heart is heavy and hurt? What binds my tongue?I struggle to knowWhat causes timidness to grow? Something feels wrongI know it’s not rightYet my lips are sealed like a vice Why can’t I speak up?What fear holds me back?Am I doomed toContinue reading “Curse of Silence”
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