You never know how much a sound affects you until it’s gone. You hear the same thing over and over that when it stops, you look for it. For me, that sound is my cat’s collar. My putty tat of 18 years passed away a couple weeks ago. After she was gone, I wore herContinue reading “Sound of Change”
Author Archives: Nikki
Blast to the Past
About a week or so ago, I pulled out an old tub that was full of old school stuff. Mostly high school. It was all my notebooks, notes, some homework, old tests, articles, projects. Pretty much everything I ever collected throughout high school with a little bit of jr. high and elementary mixed in. ItContinue reading “Blast to the Past”
Heart of American Marching Band
I was going through old school stuff the other day and I found this former story I wrote. Based off true events. Please excuse the writing. I was but a wee freshmen. 09/30/10 “The band with the highest score in the 2nd division is!” The announcer’s voice boomed over the stadium. Nikki squeezed her friends’Continue reading “Heart of American Marching Band”
Was today typical?
Date: 7/31/2023 I have not laughed at a writing prompt for a good while. Go figure, today–of all days–this would be the question. The answer: Absolutely not. I had such high hopes for the day. I was going to get things done. Then, around 9 o’clock a curveball big enough to fit in the palmContinue reading “Was today typical?”
Willowtrix; Reason to Dream
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”
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”
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