I’m not good at dealing with peopleI don’t always say the right thing My intentions easily get misreadAnd I wind up feeling a sting It’s exhausting, dealing with people Especially if you’re a people pleaserYou try to make everyone happyAnd you just feel even weaker You lend an ear or a helping handTry to helpContinue reading “People Pleaser”
Category Archives: Creative Writing
Sunlight to Starlight
SunlightStarlightI’m waiting for twilight The sun setsAnd night’s on a whimI’m waiting for youTo know where you’ve been A hint on the breezeA note on the windI have to believeWe’ll have a chance to begin A royal displayAs the sky burns awayA violet hue with hints of gray When twilight is aroundThe sun is fullyContinue reading “Sunlight to Starlight”
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”
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”
Take a Breath
What’s one small improvement you can make in your life? Take a deep breath. Refuse to ponder what could be. What might happen. Don’t entertain the uncertainty. A rumor here. A comment there. Take a breath and let it go out your ears. There’s no need to worry. There’s no need to fret. Be patientContinue reading “Take a Breath”
Five Reasons to Smile
What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness?
nikki diekemper 