What if scars were stars?Lined them up, and what would you see?A constellation of mars Or something more becoming? Every mark is a memoryEvery mark tells a storyOvercome your historyAnd find yourself new glory Line up the scars See the picture they holdIf you make them as starsAnd the new message they’ve told Maybe theContinue reading “Constellation of Scars”
Category Archives: Creative Writing
Writing Prompt: The Dream Job
As a kid, what job did you dream you would have as an adult? What job do you have now? Have you ever paused and looked back at your journey through life? You start out as a kid, playing imagination games, grow to a teenager with attitude, and suddenly you’re adulting. You get your firstContinue reading “Writing Prompt: The Dream Job”
Cairo’s Song
Low, Cairo. Low, Cairo.You’re doing just fine. Slow, Cairo. Slow, Cairo. Just take your time. Look up and around. Just see where you are. There’s no need to frown. All dangers are far. So, breathe, Cairo. Breathe, Cairo. You’re doing your best. Ease, Cairo. Ease, Cairo. You’ll find your breath. I know that you’re scared.Continue reading “Cairo’s Song”
Useless
To Nuray’s disappointment, the broken bow of the ship didn’t have any more secret surprises. “Perhaps Mini is having better luck,” she muttered to herself. She felt her pack for the three canisters of spoils they discovered below deck. It was too bad that compass wasn’t with them. Nuray swiveled her head to the waterContinue reading “Useless”
Writer’s Getaway
Step out on a smooth deck, warmed by the sunBreath in the fresh, lake airThe water glistens in the soft morning lightAnd a breeze teases the trees on the shoreNot a motion in sight in this peaceful lake lifeThe world wakes up slowlyYou sit in your chair with coffee in handand smile at a tranquilContinue reading “Writer’s Getaway”
Water
Life’s description, liquid running cold water, A wet field of play to splash away the day, Cold running water A source of energy a source of refreshment, All life appreciates, Cold running water It crashes, it screams, racing to sea In its depths brings the crushing darkness Cold running water To quench, to extinguish, ToContinue reading “Water”
Take a Deep Breath
Take a deep breath You’re doing great No one can say you’re an honest mistake You try so hard To chase a dream And when you failyou’re the only one who’s mean Beat yourself up over an easy undo Because you have everything to prove And if you’re not perfect, you think you loseYou thinkContinue reading “Take a Deep Breath”
Bathroom Heroes
Writing Prompt: Name three things in your bathroom right now. On the rim of the shower, three brave heroes watch over those who enter the Room of the Bath. When the darkness of lowly thoughts assault privacy, our heroes stand to deflect it with light. No judgement is cast from our heroes and they takeContinue reading “Bathroom Heroes”
A Leap of Faith
What do you do with a future uncertain?When passion conflicts with stability?When relatives’ judgement is a heavy burden?And robs you of all tranquility? Do you pursue the stable and all the money?Have insurance to cover your back?Then no one can sit and call you a dummyFor the independence they claim you lack Four cold wallsContinue reading “A Leap of Faith”
Backyard Hippos
Where do you put two hippos when their exhibit is under construction? When the buildings of their holding areas have to get torn down and built back up? You’d think they’d go to another zoo, another building, or even just a big pool. Instead, they ended up in my backyard. I’m not entirely sure whyContinue reading “Backyard Hippos”
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