Do you remember when you were a kid? Do you remember playing outside in the grass? Going to the playground of your school and creating flower bracelets, necklaces, and crowns with your friends? And because there were never any actual flower around, you used dandelions, clovers, and the little plant with the purple stems comingContinue reading “Beauty in the Weeds”
Author Archives: Nikki
Look for the Dream
A crowd of peopleAll differentUniqueEach one with their own taleEach one different in how they think An old man in a cornerStares at a photographThinking of days he can’t get backWishing for dreams that got off track A girl at the counterPays for her mealWrestling with how she feelsAnd wondering if anything’s real There’s aContinue reading “Look for the Dream”
I’m Thankful For…
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I’m a little glad it’s this time of year. I’ll be honest, it’s been a hard month, but I’m grateful for Thanksgiving and the reminder it offers. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what you have and be grateful for it. It’s a reminder to view the blessings in our life,Continue reading “I’m Thankful For…”
Writing Prompt: Healing Song
What song helps you through the tough times? Or is there something else you do to brighten the rough days? When life gets heavy for me, especially work life, I like to turn on the song I Won’t Give Up by Jason Mraz. The song is meant to be for romantic partners, but I applyContinue reading “Writing Prompt: Healing Song”
Writer’s Grievance
Watching the televisionCatching up on my showsA character I once thought greatNow makes my envy show A writer’s representedMakes him my favorite from the startBut when his book enters the storyI can’t contain the fury in my heart He writes his book in what seems like a nightFinishes the epilogue and sends it outrightThe veryContinue reading “Writer’s Grievance”
Self Review
I can’t believe it’s already that time of year again where I have to evaluate my performance at work. Do you have to do that at your work? Maybe you have to do an evaluation for a class? A project? Maybe you don’t have to worry about these evaluations anymore (lucky you). I gripe andContinue reading “Self Review”
Help the World Change
I was okayI was in my laneDoing my jobEverything was fineThen watched a film of gorgeous felinesNow my heart is getting ahead of my mind I was willing to be patientI was waiting my turnBut a 30 minute film and my heart starts to yearnA spotted mother with four of her ownCaught in a droughtNothingContinue reading “Help the World Change”
Story’s Grasp
What’s a story you hold onto? One that won’t let you go? Something about it sticks to you Whether from a book, movie, or show Perhaps it’s a character Perhaps just a scene Perhaps all you can remember Is an image on a screen. Stories have a way of holding on Helping us as weContinue reading “Story’s Grasp”
Who’s that Girl?
Who’s that girl in the mirrorThinking she looks good? With that ragtag braid hiding a mess under the hood. Who’s that girl in the mirrorWith dark ringed eyes And a smile that isn’t even a lie Who’s that girl in the mirrorI’ve not seen her beforeOwning the weekGetting all the high scores Where’s the doubtContinue reading “Who’s that Girl?”
The Rumor Mill — Reverse Gossip
No matter where you go, you’re going to run into a rumor mill. Whether work, school, large families, or neighborhood communities. You can probably think of one place you know you’ll find a rumor or gossip mill in your life. It’s a place with no definitive location, but you can walk in any time. ItContinue reading “The Rumor Mill — Reverse Gossip”
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