Chapter 33 Kessa was standing at the water’s edge. The waves kissing her feet. “What would it take for you not to do that?” “How far do you think I would make it, my king?” “Your upper body strength would get you half way there.” “And then?” Kol sighed. “With your leg hurt, I don’tContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
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Waste not. Want not: dust
Dust is everywhere. It grows out of the ceiling and the floors. Think you got it all, WRONG! Here’s some more. Where does it all come from? Hum – I put cheese cloth or chiffon on the back of my fans. Filter some of that dust out, oh man. Waste not. Want not. This poemContinue reading “Waste not. Want not: dust”
I’m an island
I’m an island unto myself. I can see many things from my shelf. ~ Mind your words. Know your place. Don’t get out of your space. ~ I’m an island. Many things here are grand. ~ But you’ll never know. Hurricanes take their toll. Sometimes many all in a row. ~ Objects get close butContinue reading “I’m an island”
Life will find a way
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 32 Frego and Max were fighting on the beach. Kessa sat just in the distance watching them. Kol sat down beside her. “What did you do with the Behemoth?” “God told me to take it to the North Woods.” “Max met us on the trail so he didn’t go with you.” “No, my king.”Continue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Waste not. Want not: dinner
This poem is being written in stages to highlight the things I do toward frugal living. Been to the grocery lately. Cause you to have heart failure, matey. My bestie and I eat dinner together almost every night. Try to ward off some of that cost, plight. Plus, I get to see my bestie more.Continue reading “Waste not. Want not: dinner”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 31 Part 2 “What did you learn?” There was that grin; it was distracting her so, “let’s walk.” She and Kol walked through the garden. She told him all that she had learned. After the report, he was quiet as they continued their walk. When they had reached the market he asked, “what areContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Just die!
I’ve been trying to kill you all my life. But you won’t die. I’ve been stomping on you. Trying to drive you into the ground. But you won’t die. I don’t want you around. You cause heart ache and drama. But you won’t die. I’ve stabbed you with a knife. Shot you with words. ButContinue reading “Just die!”
Mattress Tester
What’s a job you would like to do for just one day? I think a mattress tester would be relaxing and very restful. 🥰