Nikki

Stuck on a Dream

A cool breeze rustled the leaves and Willowtrix was thankful for it. He rested his ax on his shoulder as he flew up to another apple. It wasn’t hard chopping the apples down for Vinifree to catch below, but since he’d been doing it all morning, he was quite ready to be done. Tree GardenContinue reading “Stuck on a Dream”

Trusty, Old, Page

Every writer hurts. Every writer cries. Many writers don’t know how to speak why. When emotions boil up. The valve is under pressure. You can’t give a word and hold it all together. If you can’t speak and you can’t explain. Just turn to the one thing to help you maintain A calm and maturityContinue reading “Trusty, Old, Page”

Well, I’m Great Because…Uh…

Tell me about yourself. What are your pros and cons? You have an impressive resume. Tell me something that’s not on it. Give me an insight into you. Why do you want to work here? What do you hope to gain? And on and on it goes. We’ve all been there. When you’re looking forContinue reading “Well, I’m Great Because…Uh…”

Just Dance

The world’s kinda falling apart right now, isn’t it? Or at least it feels that way. I mean, political debates, wars, the environment, etc. Etc. Etc. Or maybe your own personal world is falling apart? Drama at work. Lost your job. Family member passed away. There’s a lot of heaviness going around and, unfortunately, heavinessContinue reading “Just Dance”

Let Me Go

I know when I’m not wanted. I know when I’m in the way. I know when my value is stolen away. Have your fun. Have your win. Let me have a fresh chance to begin. Something new and away from you. Away from the drama that you all brew. My business is my own. NotContinue reading “Let Me Go”

Magic Soap

I have magic soap that washes tears away. One swipe and rivers cease and dawn will break to a joyful morning. My magic soap eases your fears. It frees your lungs to take a big breath of air. The reason behind the pain is put at a distance so you can see the big picture,Continue reading “Magic Soap”

A Day at the Zoo

This past week, I got the wonderful opportunity to take myself to my local zoo. It was definitely a much needed time away and people watching is always a blast. The day I went was actually the nicest day weather wise. Many moms took their children and the zoo was busier than I expected. I’mContinue reading “A Day at the Zoo”

Weight of Worry

Do you ever find yourself facing a decision, an event, or an answer that you don’t want to come? You know things will change after it happens and you can’t decide which would be for the better. What if you make the wrong decision? What if that event doesn’t go the way you hope? WhatContinue reading “Weight of Worry”

Writing Prompt: A Fairy Tale in a Faraway Land

Include the following in your story: dragon, strike, collection, guess, joke, smirk, twist, upstage, wreck, beaver Night was setting in the village of Tree Garden and Willowtrix feared he was going to be late. He flew through the twist of trees that made the village, acorn lamps lit the branching roads. Willowtrix’s destination was Alderwood’sContinue reading “Writing Prompt: A Fairy Tale in a Faraway Land”

Big Man Bane

As many of you know, I work at an animal shelter. It is my pleasure to care for dogs until the day they find their forever families or the day they cross the rainbow bridge. My shelter has adoptions six days a week. Which means we go through a lot of dogs. So much soContinue reading “Big Man Bane”