For Mommys the world over

It is what it is in a chocolatey dream it seems in reams to bounce with joy as boys and girls, how they honour thee with tea and glee and breakfast in bed this… Continue reading →

Lighter we

Spring Awake Nothing matters Here I’ll take A second more. Want the sun Heavy coldness Anxious fun Locked but sneaking. Mountainous Milling idle Seeking us In newer ground. Eager words Spilling over Hearing… Continue reading →

I Can Only

I can’t see the smiles in faces surrounding I can’t feel my feet I can’t bear the weight that is crushing me I can’t see the memories I can’t read the signs I… Continue reading →

At Summer’s End

At Summer’s End The Bend, the fold The towel lies there wet and cold. The Splashy Blue The hue, the joy The crazy chaos floating toy. The Heated Feet The Seat, the bake… Continue reading →

I couldn’t find my book…A book went missing

I couldn’t find my book. I needed to read it. I looked on my nightstand. It wasn’t there. I searched for it outside, thinking I might have left it on the patio. I… Continue reading →

A Distant Anguish

I waited for all to arrive here, A house-full of loved ones to stay, While out there a family was grieving, The end of a time spent away. My family packed in for… Continue reading →

DP Challenge: Fifty

She stood in the driveway and stared at the house that used to be HOME. A life no longer hers betrayed by actions she…didn’t regret. A shared routine now, part-time parent, drop offs… Continue reading →

Maybe…

“Where is he?” he asked. “He’s out back,” she said. They exited through the deck doors to the backyard. “I thought you said he was here?” he asked annoyed. “He was. Honey? Honey… Continue reading →

Dear Philip Seymour Hoffman…

Dear Philip Seymour Hoffman: I just found out this afternoon that YOU are Dead. I didn’t know you but your death matters to me. I am devastated and…so angry and really truly upset!… Continue reading →

Christmas Wrapping

Whirling, the colour it crinkles around, My head is a mess with the chaos and sound. Desperately trying to find where it goes, Walking so carefully upon my toes. Nothing should break, all… Continue reading →