Nikki

The Distractions of a Writer

I should work on my writing–I’m going to play with the cat. I should finish that chapter–I need to put those dishes away.I should devise a new description for that forest city–I started scrolling social after looking something up.Maybe, at least, write a webpost–I don’t think I put the laundry away.I should write. That’s allContinue reading “The Distractions of a Writer”

Where Would I Go?

Where would I go if I could go across seas? I’d be in search of castle on a wide open plain. I’d walk the halls of kings and queens and climb the towers of royalty. I’d wonder what it’d be like to sit on their thrones. But then, I’d survey the ramparts and marvel atContinue reading “Where Would I Go?”

A Happy Feeling

The day this was written is not the day it was posted, but when I read this prompt, a specific thing came to my mind. Notable, by Oxford definition, is “worthy of attention or notice; remarkable.” I even pulled out my physical, thick thesaurus just to see what notable compares to. You’ll find outstanding, special,Continue reading “A Happy Feeling”

A Difference

I just want to make a difference. And know that I contribute. I want to see improvements And have the time to do them. I don’t want to just get by And repeat the day to day. I don’t want to just do as I’m told So you can increase your payday. I don’t wantContinue reading “A Difference”

Drowning Mind

So many words on a page So many words to write But when you finally sit down to type The words just don’t come out right Talk about this. Maybe mention that Your energy is too spent So all the words are falling flat. One deep breath in For a time to wind down. OneContinue reading “Drowning Mind”

Can’t it Wait a Day?

Can’t it wait a day? I’ve got far too much to do. This is just another obstacle in the way. I don’t know how I’ll make it through. Must I do this work now? When it is far better to be outside? The weather makes you say “wow” So can’t these tasks just bide theirContinue reading “Can’t it Wait a Day?”

A Need for Silence

I often know it’s time to unplug when every notification sound makes me anxious. The phone constantly going off. The computer keeps pinging. When I’m overwhelmed and stressed by those simple noises, I silence everything. I leave the phone in the bedroom. I keep the computer shut down. I keep away from it all andContinue reading “A Need for Silence”

Fear Says

Fear says you’re not good enough when you do your best every day.Fear says you’ll lose your job when they have no reason to let you go.Fear says no one likes you when people seek you out to have a conversation.Fear says you’re always alone when family stands by to help you. Fear says you’llContinue reading “Fear Says”

An Old School Notebook

Back when I was in middle school, I had this cool school notebook with multicolored wavy lines. I decided back then, that I would fill the notebook with animal facts. I started with facts on cheetahs. Then, I used it for class when studying a disease. Beyond that, the pages had facts about broken bonesContinue reading “An Old School Notebook”

Win Anyway

Recently, I’ve been getting back into playing a game called Hyrule Warriors specifically the definitive edition. It’s a Zelda game where you are a part of an army fighting for your kingdom (or against the kingdom) by beating back the opposing army. You can take bases, defeat captains, and more depending on your mission. IContinue reading “Win Anyway”