May we meet at the shores of peace The sands of tranquility May we clearly see A world removed of its grease May we find comfort in open arms To feel love without trauma’s guards May we hear unfiltered And speak without fear May we find laughter in arguments And may we never learn resentmentContinue reading “May we”
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Would you be proud?
You’ve been gone, A lot has happened after so long. Would you be proud of me? Maybe not of my choices in life, But of the strength I have, to endure the strife. Do you ever check in? Is there a frown on your face, or a grin? I’ve missed you, Especially on the daysContinue reading “Would you be proud?”
Happy Thanksgiving
I stand here in my kitchen today slowly but surely getting Thanksgiving food prepared. The turkey is in the oven smothered and stuffed with butter and herbs, and the rolls are sitting out rising, awaiting their turn to be baked. Next comes the pie, I can’t wait for that. Pumpkin pie has always been myContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving”
Food for thought
Something interesting happened to me this week. I know it’ll sound silly, but I wanted to have some fun and try out the whole TikTok making videos thing. I was having fun, just doing random videos of organization before and afters, and my chickens, things like that. I decided that maybe I’d try telling aContinue reading “Food for thought”
A life romanticized
In a world filled with hatred, selfishness, and cruelty, I still feel love. I still hope for a better tomorrow. I still feel the longing of the “perfect” life. In a world where I am a stepping stone that keeps shoes from the mud, I still believe that true love exists. I still feel theContinue reading “A life romanticized”
Falling apart
I lie awake Wondering how long it might take For someone to notice, for someone to see Who am I? Why can’t I just be Me. My life revolved around you, and your never-met needs I sit and stare, my mind blank Can’t you understand my sanity is at stake? I’m drowning in stress CanContinue reading “Falling apart”
Motherhood in a nutshell
It’s late, and it grows later as I bounce my 1 year old to sleep in her bouncer. My arm draped over the arm of the couch to gently push her chair up and down. We have all been very sick, a nasty cold. Everyone is tired, but feels too shitty to sleep. But asContinue reading “Motherhood in a nutshell”
Dear future,
You don’t know me yet, so here is a word of warning. I’ve been broken, more times than I care to count. I’ve listened to harsh words, and I took them in, I let them stay. I’ve been told I was worthless, and I believed it. I’ve been through things that have crushed my spirit.Continue reading “Dear future,”
Puzzle pieces
I tore myself apart For the sake of being loved I took the pieces and forced them together For the sake of being loved I held myself together with hopes, dreams, and lies For the sake of being loved I tore myself apart again and again and again For the sake of being loved ButContinue reading “Puzzle pieces”
You’re joking, right?
Is this a dream? Am I lost in the subconscious of my mind Will I ever wake from these nightmarish binds Or is life really as it seems? Forgive and forget? You’re kidding me. I don’t believe in that bullshit Forgiveness should be earned But forgetting? That’s just absurd. You should never forget what’s beenContinue reading “You’re joking, right?”
Ink & Embers 