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Movie Review: Encanto

Photo owned by Disney My writing prompt this week asked me to write a review about the last movie I saw. Well, that would be Disney’s Encanto–which shouldn’t be a surprise given I love Disney movies. I’ve probably seen Encanto five times since it came out and I would like to share why. Encanto isContinue reading “Movie Review: Encanto”

Fresh Breath of Spring

I don’t know about you, but I’m not a winter child. I do not thrive in cold. I don’t like bundling up and I certainly don’t like not being able to walk outside barefoot. So, when winter comes around, any depression or negativity in the air can hit a little bit hard–especially since you’re stuckContinue reading “Fresh Breath of Spring”

I Love You

Valentine’s day is right around the corner. I’m not the biggest fan of it, but I still believe that love deserves to be celebrated. And despite all the chocolate, flowers, and red hearts this season, love is the greatest gift of all. This is the time of year that those three little words show upContinue reading “I Love You”

The Dilemma of the Introvert

Please leave me alone I need some space I just want to be alone There’s nothing more I can face I don’t want to listen I don’t want to talk I don’t want to think of my expressions That people watch like a hawk Just leave me be Leave me in peaceLeave me in silenceContinue reading “The Dilemma of the Introvert”

Today I Hope…

You find hope. I hope you believe that your dreams aren’t in vain. They are possible. I hope you see yourself becoming the best version of you and you find encouragement in the unexpected. I hope someone will believe in you and believe that your dream will come true right along with you. I hopeContinue reading “Today I Hope…”

Supernatural Shelter

Include the following in your story: metamorphosis, rogue, shrug, salamander, sleepy, chimpanzee, enzyme, lemon, glance, merge It started out like any other day. Everyone arrived at work with sleepy eyes. At first glance, you’d think we were the worst Canine Care Team out of all the shelters in the area, but that day, we savedContinue reading “Supernatural Shelter”

I Hurt

I don’t want to rise I don’t want to work I just want to stay inside Because I’m so tired, I hurt Just a few more minutes Let me steal proper sleep I’m nearing my limitsThen harm will I reap A thankless job So physically exhausting. Like fighting a mob It’s overwhelmingly daunting A hundredContinue reading “I Hurt”

The Life of a Writer

Awesome! I have some free time! I’m going to pump out 30 pages! *Gets distracted by Facebook chime.**Ends up scrolling for ages.* Hm…There’s still time left. I can break out the pensReviewing old scenes will renew my deft. But what now that I’m at the end?Stare at the blank space at the bottom of theContinue reading “The Life of a Writer”

Writing Prompt: I’m Offended.

I don’t get offended easily–or at least, I like to think that I don’t. So, when considering the writing prompt: what’s the most offensive thing you have ever heard anyone say? Not a lot comes to mind. Sure, I could talk about something some political person or sports person or media whatnot said or IContinue reading “Writing Prompt: I’m Offended.”

Capture the Flag Poem

Written in 2013 Hidden, I plot my course. Anxious, heart-pounding, My team undergoing cunning force.Their flag, our flag, the sun grounding. A shout, a call, I’m seen.Panicking, I flee to the enemy,“Wrong way!” my team screams.But a thought, a plan, a hole’s my remedy. He fell, it worked! To my base I bolt.I ran, myContinue reading “Capture the Flag Poem”