Jealous Dance When she came back, Oscar smiled, “where have you been?” She smiled, “around.” Soldier boy caught her eye. “Who’s that young man?” He was walking over to a young woman. Esther assumed it was the female he was ready to fight over. “Douglas Powell. His parents are a mess. He’s joined the MarinesContinue reading “Winter Season”
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Monday School: dance
“5 Things Christians Label as ‘Sin’ That Aren’t Actually Sinful”: Dancing What happens when your favorite song comes on the radio? If you are in the car? No one wants you to break out into a salsa when you’re doing 80 on the interstate. But we tend to want to move our bodies. Shake ourContinue reading “Monday School: dance”
From ice cream to sticky milk
I put the remote in the freezer. Left my purse at Kroger just to teaser her. ~ One black sock. One blue. A pair of underwear to the back of my shirt, stuck like glue. ~ This one clump of hair won’t lay down. I’ve used so much gel, I could make a crown. ~Continue reading “From ice cream to sticky milk”
Not mine too!
What animals make the best/worst pets? Chico just ate his – breakfast; kibble and topper. Now he wants mine too.
Winter Season
Please be advised ADULT LANGUAGE! Prom Saturday rolled around and Oscar couldn’t wait to see what Esther was going to wear. He had loved the little Christmas dress. She answered the door in a light green dress, matching shoes and a pale pink shawl. “You look amazing.” He smiled. “Thank you sir.” He trailed hisContinue reading “Winter Season”
Holding
Hold me tight just for tonight don’t let in the light ~ Speak soft words that only time has heard we will meet the night on its terms ~ Encourage time to stand still not all of life needs to be a thrill throw all the clocks over the sill ~ Seep into my dreamsContinue reading “Holding”
Winter Season
Neotenous continued Oscar was full of anticipation as he left work. He shot Esther a text letting her know he was on his way home. He didn’t pull in his drive. He pulled into hers. Could it someday be theirs? He sat in his SUV for a minute thinking about that. Could her home reallyContinue reading “Winter Season”
Maddening
Maddening this All the words I want to say From my lips they will not stray ~ Maddening still Right there hanging in the air My soul they will not bare ~ Maddening deeper With wings of delight words take flight I cannot catch them with all my might ~ Mad Let me catch youContinue reading “Maddening”
Covid, a haiku
How have you adapted to the changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic? What changes are those?CDC took away public guidelines.COVID, just the flu?! 🖋️
Winter Season
Finished Testing finished on a Tuesday, which Esther thought was weird. Nothing about the school systems timing made sense to her. Oscar laid his head on her lap as she played with his hair. “Feel better?” She asked. “Much of that and I will be asleep.” “You’ve had a stressful two weeks.” She corrected herself,Continue reading “Winter Season”
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