writing – Page 6 – Ink & Embers

I leave

I leave the clothes at the foot of the bed Neatly folded and stacked The closet doors are too loud in the mornings next to the baby’s crib. So I keep your clothes at the foot of the bed. I keep them neatly folded and stacked That way they are easy to grab when you’reContinue reading “I leave”

I think I forgot

I think I forgot how to smile, how to speak and communicate like a normal person. That face caught me off guard. I forgot how to make eye contact, but then again, I was never good at that anyway. I think I forgot that kind of energy existed, it’s been so long. Kind and gentle.Continue reading “I think I forgot”

A life of love we shall find

My second little poetry book is now available! After a long time of procrastination and some technical errors (like a typo on the back cover haha) it is finally here! I am awaiting my own personal copy, but if you’re interested in getting it and showing a little support, I would be forever grateful! ItContinue reading “A life of love we shall find”

If you just

Words I have heard far too many times Words that I once believed. For far too long. If you just listened, I wouldn’t have to yell. If you just did what I said, you wouldn’t get in trouble. If you just keep this a secret, nothing bad will happen. If you just lie, I won’tContinue reading “If you just”

Shades of color

Sometimes you’ll find me in shades of blue Usually greens and greys too It is rare to see me in pink, though, only in a certain hue A sprinkle of red, maybe some white But the color you’ll find me in most, is black like the sky at night. Black gives me a confidence unlikeContinue reading “Shades of color”

A glass half full, or half empty?

You ask too much Expecting an ocean from a cup A cup that used to overflow A cup that you emptied time and time again A cup that refilled a little less each time A cup that you’d drop without caring if that cup felt pain You ask too much Expecting the seas From aContinue reading “A glass half full, or half empty?”

I am… Me.

I am a mother A mother who never wants or desires a moment away from my children. I don’t need “me time” or space to myself My kids are parts of me, without them, I am not whole. I am a mother That instinct is strong within me I will mother anything and everything FromContinue reading “I am… Me.”

Writing prompt dice

For Christmas, my mom gifted me these writing dice! It was such a neat gift and a fun idea, I figured I would share with all of you! I think every now and then I will roll the dice and share the results with you! So today was my first time taking them out andContinue reading “Writing prompt dice”

Would you believe?

I had a dream last night that changed my reality I didn’t feel noticed… I felt seen. I felt loved, for being me. I realize, yes, this was just a dream But oh, how wonderful the feeling When I woke I felt a gnawing unease. As I saw, that all my life, there has beenContinue reading “Would you believe?”

Across the water

To my friend across the sea I know life has been less than fair. You live your life helping others in need Helping some, that don’t seem to notice or care. — To my friend across the ocean All the battles you’ve fought have left you beaten and broken Yet kindness and love is whatContinue reading “Across the water”