I know my place. I’m the loyal one. I know my place. I’m the dependable one. I know my place. I’m the one you know will be there. I know my place. Everything has a home. A space where it belongs. I know my place. I follow the rules. I know my place. I’m notContinue reading “My Place”
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Come get me
I want to curl up inside you. As I sit here freezing. My bones dried out from the cold. I want to feel all the warmth you have to give. Run, run as long as the electricity allows. Or until your motor dies, run. Unthaw my cold skin. My ice block feet. My brittle toes.Continue reading “Come get me”
10th Street
I pass this sign almost every day. Attention, I do not pay. After 2 years of passing this sign; in my mind, I resign- to the fact I can’t remember. A dying ember. 10th Street, nothing grand. Attention, it does not command. Who fell in love under the 10th street sign? Who said, ‘this spotContinue reading “10th Street”
Notes
Awe, nuts
Thankful
I’m thankful for so much. I thought I’d try putting it into verse. From the birth of Jesus, my lord and savior. To the heater at my feet, giving me its favor. Coffee in my cup, tasty and warm. The sun shinning outside my window, nature it will adorn. Though it doesn’t have a lotContinue reading “Thankful”
Message from my nose
Dinner Prep
Door slams. Heart pounds. Rush. Rush. Door slams. Fingers tingle. Busy. Busy. Door slams. Eyes dart. Fly. Fly. Door slams. Brain fog. Dash. Dash. Door slams. Clock ticks. Fuss. Fuss. Door slams. Frustration station. Sprint. Sprint. Door slams. Tired muscles. Scramble. Scramble. Door slams. Let’s eat. Sit. Sit.
What Now?!
We have an Elf at work that has been through so much. From the time clock keeper to a coffee drinker, this Elf has seen it all. Merry Christmas