The sun sank low over the little village of Tree Garden. Willowtrix flew down the forest path a little lower than normal. Today sucked. He couldn’t shake the bitter self doubt that weighed his wings. It had been just another day working the Apple Orchard. Another day picking apples with his best friend, Vinifree. Yet,Continue reading “Willowtrix; Reason to Dream”
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Never Ending Argument
When doubt says I’m not good enough, I remind it of what I accomplished. When grief weighs like iron on my heart, I remind it I’m never alone. When gossip tries to break my trust, I remember how much we need grace. When mistakes say I can’t be redeemed, I tell it each day isContinue reading “Never Ending Argument”
Oreo’s Poem
If love kept you alive, you would live forever. I’m not ready to say goodbye.Not now, not ever. If I had my say.You wouldn’t go away.You’d stay healthy and strong.And be right where you belong. You wouldn’t get leaky.You wouldn’t get creaky.You wouldn’t grow gray.Or start welcoming the grave. We’d have many more cuddles.And lotsContinue reading “Oreo’s Poem”
I Often Wonder
Do animals feel love?Could a pet ever tell you?Do they truly want to be around you? Are we more to them Than fresh food and shelterIt’s this question I often wonder Can a dog show love?Or a cat appreciation?Do they know you love them?And hold admiration? What’s at their end?Our pets, I mean.A journey toContinue reading “I Often Wonder”
The Forest
Have you ever looked up through the trees And saw the way the light dapples off the leaves? Have you ever been out on a stroll And felt the breeze as a gentle roll? A forest path. It’s own magic world. With glimmering pebbles shining like pearls. The towering trees. So sturdy and strong. StandingContinue reading “The Forest”
Beauty in the Damage
I was scrolling through the photos on my computer the other night and I came across the one you see featured in this post. I took that photo in college. This photo is a of a little 2″x2″ metal square I was to use in a lab experiment for one of my classes. I don’tContinue reading “Beauty in the Damage”
Believe in the Villain
I was laying in bed the other night, thinking of a new story idea and it got me wondering about heroes versus villains. If we all had a choice, we’d want to be the hero. I mean, we grow up used to it, right? Everyone wants to be the hero. The hero is liked. TheContinue reading “Believe in the Villain”
Because Then it Ends
Have you ever been invested in a story that really brings out your wonder or makes you think about all the possibilities involved with it? How it could turn out or what plot twists might be in store? Several months ago, a new video game came out. It’s called The Legend of Zelda; Tears ofContinue reading “Because Then it Ends”
Let Yourself Rest
Laying in bed Thinking of too many things Bunch of thoughts in my head Of what the days may bring Need to do this Forgot to do that Find a moment of bliss Like a rabbit in a hat Take a moment to sit And puzzle out thoughts Am I a good fit? Or isContinue reading “Let Yourself Rest”
Spire in the Distance
Driving around this week, I had the cool opportunity to drive down a hillside. In the distance, surrounded by a bunch of trees, was this tall spiral building. It gleamed in the sunlight and wrapped up toward the sky like it was pointing the way forward. My drawing doesn’t do the building justice, but itContinue reading “Spire in the Distance”
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