A bed of Roses

Roses are considered the most romantic flower.  Within their delicate petals, they contain all the power.  The fragrance so sweet, tender and mild.  A move intended to beguile? They exude the essence of love.  They are gentle in expression; whereas we tend to shove.  They show sentiments we can’t express in words.   Does itContinue reading “A bed of Roses”

The River, a fox and a well

I went out into the world, my fortunes ah to seek. I followed the road till my feet did shriek. Beatin’ the pavement took on new meaning, my soul it left careening. The road led to a river. It I followed. Praying my fortunes, it would deliver. For drink or food, I never wanted.  MyContinue reading “The River, a fox and a well”

If I …

If I died today, would anyone miss me? What would my eulogy be? ~ If I died tonight,  would it give anyone a fright? ~ If I died tomorrow,  would it give anyone pause for sorrow? ~ If I died this week, would it cause anyone to seek? ~ If I died this month, wouldContinue reading “If I …”

My last weight loss journey; 2025

Well, it could have been worse. All the amazing holiday food, plus a birthday, I’m back to where I started. Frustrating? A little. But I did it to myself. On the plus side, I didn’t go over my starting point. So there’s that I guess. Now that all the cookies, cakes and pies are outContinue reading “My last weight loss journey; 2025”

Clawing at heaven

As I kneel at your feet, fog clouds my mind.  You left me here.  The fullness of time achieved. The agony of remembering, my future. I pound the earth with clinched fists. Unable to feel its damp coolness.  Consumed by the vast empty.  The deafening silence left by your wake. My fists ache. But it’sContinue reading “Clawing at heaven”