My Heart and Mind Shatter

Restoration – Image by KL Caley Like this old beaten house, my heart and mind are full of grief and loss. Long story short...My daughter duped me and took away everyone in one swish of her razor tongue. All I ever wanted was for my kids was for them to be loved, happy, and have …

My Savior ~ #3TC

No apology was needed since no one was in the wrong. Life happens, and then it ends. It was not long before beliefs were upheld and the people cried with sadness again. Her hair was whipped up into a bun, and the air was sticky. Not a soul knew she was even sick. Her heart …

Falling and Crashing – Empathic Ramble

I was dreaming and probably snoring when I was awoken by the crash of glass in the living room. Mind you, I sleep with my door closed, and I am the only one that has a bedroom downstairs in our family. When I rolled out of bed, with very sleepy and tired eyes, I grabbed …

Remembrance – #WDYS 114

One of my other favorite prompts is this one from Sadje, and it is called What Do You See? We get a picture, and we get to write what we see. The thought is to trigger something creative from the picture, whether it be a story, poetry, or feeling. Image credit: Being. the. traveler@ Pexels She …

Backstep: The Fight Within

This post that I am sharing for Flashback Friday is a sad one. I originally published this on my old blog on March 17, 2016. My dad had just passed in January, and the family got pretty ugly. I took the loss pretty hard. Back Step: The Fight Within This week has been one of those …

I Found Out Today

Little secrets, little liesIrrelevant at the time Two hours later, not enough timeI was never really on your mind Deception of mind, trying too hardYou never were really mine All my money, financially struckYou used me while you moved on Blame game, hurting my soulI'm singing my same ole song Loyalty I gave, destruction receivedMy …

Sebastian’s Story – Part 8 – Detective Marlow

“Thank you for being here, Finn.  I know Davina would feel better knowing you are here with me.” Fiona spoke sincerely with a regretful sadness in her voice. “I wish we could have talked to you sooner.” “I’m sorry that I did not get wind of Cole’s activities sooner, Fiona.  I am so damn sorry.  …

Inside Myself

This poem I will be using Harrisham Rhyme poetry style, and this post will feature the word of the day, melancholy, from #Ragtag Daily Prompt. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Inside of me, there another one lingers everything will be bliss, until there's chaos grabbing me from the inside out with bone-like fingers gregariously, she reassures me "who is …

I Found Out Today

Little secrets, little liesIrrelevant at the time Two hours later, not enough timeI was never really on your mind Deception of mind, trying too hardYou never were really mine All my money, financially struckYou used me while you moved on Blame game, hurting my soulI'm singing my same ole song Loyalty I gave, destruction receivedMy …

The Blanket of Flowers

I sat there staring at the blanket of flowers Laying upon my father's grayish, silver casket Roses, carnation, and tiny baby's breath The greenery accenting their beauty It was closed. I couldn't see him. Are you in there, Dad? All I can see are the flowers. A blanket of them keeping you safe. The preacher's …