Nikki

Stay in Bed

I don’t want to get out of bed I don’t want to think of what I have to do Or look at what I’ve been avoiding I just want to decompress Recover from the week that I’ve been having I don’t want to think about going out Or consider what I’ll do staying in JustContinue reading “Stay in Bed”

Don’t Be a Zookeeper if…

Crippled King

There once was a king named StanleySome called him Stanley the ManleyA griffin born and valley raisedAmong magical creatures, he’d spend all of his daysHis heart was full of spiritHis mind believed it was rightThat he ruled the land with all of his mightEleven years he did liveOne hundred lives he seemed to haveBy theContinue reading “Crippled King”

Not a Valentines Day Post

This is not a Valentines Day post. This is not to wish love to all the happy couplesOr luck to the brave ones starting outThis is not to acknowledge the unending red stocking the store shelvesThis is not a post of rose petals or truffles or giant stuffed bearsNot a post for make-up or blushes–’causeContinue reading “Not a Valentines Day Post”

Coats and Layers

The other day, I was working on a painting I’ve been envisioning for a long time. It’s a cute little tufted titmouse sitting in a redbud tree with a beautiful blue sky behind it. I started the painting years ago. I coated the canvas with a background of sky blue then started working on theContinue reading “Coats and Layers”

Money VS Dreams

Have you ever come across an opportunity that would be a great help in you pursuing your dreams, but it cost A LOT of money? It’s an exciting opportunity. You want to take part. You know you’ll learn a lot, but you look at the cost, and look at your bank account, and think aboutContinue reading “Money VS Dreams”

Scared of the Dark

Do you remember when you were a kid? Were you scared of the dark? Needed a nightlight to chase away the monsters in the shadows? Did you try hiding under the bed covers to hide from the creatures in the closet? Eventually, you grow out of it. You know the monsters aren’t real and you’reContinue reading “Scared of the Dark”

Your Worst Self

Can you recall a time you felt you were your worst self? Whether some event occurred that caused you to blow your top, or sob your eyes out. When are the times you know you could use some improvement? For me, it’s when I’m driving. Not only do I hate driving, but I tend toContinue reading “Your Worst Self”

Up to You

The other day, I found an old binder amongst my stuff. It was my drawing binder from when I was a kid. All the drawings and sketches I did on notebook paper ended up in this binder. I was going through it for the fun of it. A lot of drawings are objects from myContinue reading “Up to You”

What is Truth?

In a world where fear can cripple your steps or anxiety takes your breath, I’ve been trying to pause and remind myself of truth. When the negativity gets heavy and expectation tips you on the edge of the levee, the truth helps set me right. Even if I have to repeat it several times. So,Continue reading “What is Truth?”