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”
Category Archives: Creative Writing
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? The Sunrise –Driving to work, I get to watch the sun come up. Whether it’s in spring, summer, winter, or fall, I get to see it peek upon the horizon with it’s dazzling glorious colors. Sometimes, it comes with a storm. Other times, it’s blinding openContinue reading “Five Reasons to Smile”
The Long Game
Playing the long game.Wondering a simple question. How long is too long,In terms of being patient? Working every day.Study and try.Prove you’re reliable.No matter the time that goes by. You believe what’s comingIs what you want to seeYou feel it’s in your graspIt’s finally coming in reach Then, the day finally comesIt’s hard to believeSomethingContinue reading “The Long Game”
A Prayer
Holy are you, Lord God, Father of Heaven, Author of Life.Your ways are good, pleasing and perfect.Your plans provide a future and a hope.I thank you for all you’ve given me.And how far you’ve helped me come.Thank you for my family and the little blessings everyday.Thank you for your that light shines in the darknessAndContinue reading “A Prayer”
Love of a Cat
I love you so muchThough you’re just a little ball of furYou always make me smile, Every time you purr The morning starts With you waking me upYour meows won’t ceaseUntil I fill your cup You take a few bitesThen we run around and playHiding behind your toysYou could pounce on things all day WhenContinue reading “Love of a Cat”
Enough
This to do and that to complete Read that update, every day repeat Same things to clean Little time for projects Now work where you know little of the subject Everyday the pressure is on You have to work hard. You have to measure up You can’t let anyone know you’re not enough Yet, theContinue reading “Enough”
Oh, THAT Question
If you don’t hear this question in school, you hear it at work. Maybe you hear it from your family. Regardless, we all hear this question. What do you want to do in ten years? Where do you want to be? What kind of person do you want to be? It’s to prompt you toContinue reading “Oh, THAT Question”
Wing Beats
We hear the wing beats in the distance and everyone stops. The soldiers turn to their horses to quiet them down. One shoots a glare at our cart to warn us into silence. The glare wasn’t needed. I knew better and from the looks on their faces my other two cart companions know better to.Continue reading “Wing Beats”
