Have you ever asked a writer, someone who writes prolifically whether for money or for joy, if they ever read? You will find that good writers read all the time. I am a voracious reader. I average 20 to 25 books a month when I am not at a peak training period for a race.… Continue reading Reading and Writing
April is National Poetry Month. In honor I am posting links to some of my own poetry I have published on here previously. Also, here is a haiku I composed as I ran today. the sun shines brightly wind blows white clouds hard ‘cross blue sky blocking sun from our sight What Do You… Continue reading National Poetry Month
This is an entry based on Making Things Up’s six word Friday. Enjoy. Visit Melissa to find more Six Word Friday entries. Not sure who I might be Constantly changing my life and me Running fast as my feet go Stopping to smell flowers on roadside Writing as best I can daily
What do you do when a friend is hurting But won’t let you console her? What do you do when a friend is down But won’t let you help him smile? What do you do when a friend is hungry But won’t let you feed him? What do you do when a friend is thirsty… Continue reading What Do You Do?
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The sun peaks over the hills Rays pour into my kitchen I sit with hot coffee, Contemplating my day The longing for peace and quiet The longing for time to write my words The longing for time to share with friends The longing for a perfect day The sun brightens I write but not my… Continue reading Lust
This post is in response the Five for Ten challenge at Momalom.com. H olding on but loosely enough to let go when needed A ttitude of gratefulness P leasing to yourself and others P utting yourself on the same level as others I is a necessity in happiness N ot ignoring needs but not giving… Continue reading Happiness
The Memories The memories are there In the back of my mind Making me gasp At a very strange time The memories are there As I climb in and out of bed Of those final looks Of those final words said The memories are there As I run on these roads Of the support I… Continue reading Poetry – The Memories
I Prayed Today I prayed today I prayed for a woman I don’t know A woman who is suffering A woman who is like Mary I prayed today I prayed for a woman I do know A woman who is suffering A woman who is like Mary I prayed today I prayed for a dear… Continue reading Poetry – I Prayed Today
The last year of this decade was a huge one for me personally. I did not sit down at the end of December 2008, as I normally would, and review the past year and set expectations for the year to come. I let 2009 roll in and through on its own. Parts of that were… Continue reading 2009 in Personal Review
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