Merry Christmas to you and yours.May this season bring you tidings of joy. May your family be gathered around And your face far from a frown. May you get snow if you wish And a loved one’s kiss. May peace wrap you like a hug And be sent from God above. May you be theContinue reading “A Christmas Blessing”
Category Archives: Poems
Christmas at the Animal Shelter
Tis the season of joy. Of family gathered ’round. The season of Christmas and–hopefully–snow on the ground. We all have our traditions of laughter and fun. That center around family, as warm as the sun. Tis also the season, you think for a minute. You want to extend your family a bit. For the kids,Continue reading “Christmas at the Animal Shelter”
An Empty Chair
Such festivity fills the air!When family comes from far and near.To celebrate the Good News and hopeful New Year!There’ll be chatter and catch ups and so much to hear.A garage full of laughter and cheer.Food’ll stretch the tables and let’s not forget the beer!We’ll all be together, a large family, that’s clear.And so far, byContinue reading “An Empty Chair”
A Voice to Choose
My heart is heavy The journey weighs The strength of dreams slowly wanes Such majesty, such wonder from a story they say is too long A new edit. A new improvement But word count restricts it’s movement.A daunting task. An impossible request To satisfy this yearning inside my chest. “give up” sweet whispers inside myContinue reading “A Voice to Choose”
Veil of Exhaustion
What do you do at the end of the day,When exhaustion has stolen all passion away?There’s hobbies to do, dreams to be chased.Yet you’re too tired to finish the race. You give and you give and you give some more.Scrubbing all kennels and rinsing the floor.Hard work is your nature, you give to the end,YetContinue reading “Veil of Exhaustion”
Tribute to the Shelter Pet
Thursday was a very special day for animal shelters everywhere. It’s something called “Remember Me Thursday.” And it’s a special day where we remember and honor the lives of animals who didn’t make it out of the shelter. Animals who were euthanized for behavior reasons or medical reasons. Animals who never found their forever homeContinue reading “Tribute to the Shelter Pet”
Writing Prompt: Your Favorite Room
In the place you live, there is one room. One room you like to go. For me, its my own. Where I’m never alone and I know where to find my bow. The walls are all filled and give mystical chills that make my heart thunder. Just take one look. You’ll know it belongs toContinue reading “Writing Prompt: Your Favorite Room”
Little Dragon
Little Dragon reading a book Little Dragon enjoying the look Of a story with knightly tales, Where adventure, wonder, and magics hail Engrossed in the story, Little Dragon does fly Over fields, plains, and castles high All the while tucked in bed, Sword battles ring inside his head. Someday, he knows, he’ll have an adventureContinue reading “Little Dragon”
My Affair
I curl up in your arms every night. You hold me tight, warm touch like firelight. And carry me safely into my dreams. But daylight comes quickly to waken me, And the other screams his jealous protest. To be in your arms I wish to stay, but I’m caught by the other that gets meContinue reading “My Affair”
To the Tearful Eye
To the Tearful Eye, I know how you cry.In the dark and all alone.Throughout life, troubles are sewn.They catch you off guard and at your peak. They’ll break you and convince you you’re nothing but weak.You can listen to them–every word that they say,And let the Darkness swallow you away. But let your Light shineContinue reading “To the Tearful Eye”
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