Just one? The whole world is filled with joy: Pinwheels and pineconesPurrs and kneading paws.Dropping blocks of ice off a bridge onto a frozen river so they shatter.Making tiny snowman around my workplace.Watching the sun rise on the highway and letting it spark hope for the day.Dancing in the rain.Bolts of lightning shattering the horizon.BirdContinue reading “World of Joy”
Category Archives: Creative Writing
Namibi–huh?
What’s an underrated country or city that deserves more attention? I may be a little biased, but I feel that Namibia of South Africa deserves more attention. I’ve never been. I would love to go someday, so the reason that I’m biased is because Namibia is where the Cheetah Conservation Fund is located. The CheetahContinue reading “Namibi–huh?”
A New Perspective
What super power do you wish you had and why? If I had a super power, I would want it to be the ability to shape shift into any animal. A pretty obvious choice since I’m a zookeeper, huh? I probably wouldn’t go the full superhero route with my powers. Wouldn’t give myself a nameContinue reading “A New Perspective”
The Sky to be Blue
What is your favorite type of weather? I prefer the sun in the sky. With a gentle breeze blowing through. A soft warm seventy. Maybe a white fluffy cloud or two. But I prefer the sky to be blue. When light makes brilliant the greens And the flower petals too. Where birds twitter about andContinue reading “The Sky to be Blue”
Every Word
I wish I still remembered thatWhat I wanted to sayI wish I still knew the storyThat played in my mind that dayIt weaved and it wonderedTeased my mind for hoursBut reality calledI put the story on my mind’s shelfAnd went about daily tasksNow the moths have gotten itRotted it all outWhat a shame that storyLostContinue reading “Every Word”
This Little Fault of Mine
What’s a fault of yours? I’ll admit one of mine.I am easily discouraged. The world says that nobody’s perfect.No one is expected to be.But perfect is still on the scale.You’re just not allowed to reach it.And everyone expects you to get it.Get perfect grades.Get perfect scores.Have all the likes.Be healthy. Be active.Idleness is not allowed.AlwaysContinue reading “This Little Fault of Mine”
What If…
It starts with a question. A simple “what if…” that shifts the focus. You think you have all your ducks in a row then, suddenly, you spot another one. It stands on the crest of a rise, grinning at you with unsettling human teeth. As it slowly backs away, you hear it whispering that question:Continue reading “What If…”
Year of Light
I hereby raise a battle cryAnd declare this year to be bathed in Heaven’s Light. Through my nerves, I will fight.Until my Darkness all but dies.I hereby swear I will fight for meAnd not let the intrusive thoughts conquer me.I declare my worth.My valve.I will not let my courage falter.I will hold my head high.IContinue reading “Year of Light”
A Tree in Winter
Like a tree in winter. Life hesitant to be drawn out. No foliage. No buds or flowers. Just a tall stump of branches. Standing. Waiting. Birds twitter branch to branch. Squirrels huddle deep in their nests. And the tree still stands, Waiting for a call for life again. The winds beat. Blizzards rage. A branchContinue reading “A Tree in Winter”
Go Boldly
What is one thing you would change about yourself? To chase a dreamNo matter how difficult it seemsThat’s what it means to go boldly To not be held down by anxiety Or let fear cause you to fleeThat’s how you go boldly Hold your head highKeep your eyes on the skyThat’s how you walk boldlyContinue reading “Go Boldly”
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