Thought Salad

Category: Thoughts on life and death

  • Bedside promises

    Bedside promises

    Looking at my bedside table tonight I was struck with my good intentions, And not for the first time I love going to Chapters More than any other place I could go It is my favorite store in the world. At least, until I own my own bookstore-coffee-shop-ice cream-place. For now though, Chapters is my…

  • Sun day beach day

    Sun day beach day

    Another Sunday family fun day A long drive for a slice of fun Beach and family Rolled into one The sun was shining The air was warm Not even a cloud Dared ruin the day’s charm Kids splashed and played Having a blast together Even the adults appreciated the weather I diligently applied Sun block…

  • Middle Ages

    Middle Ages

    An interesting day, Morning spent alone with my thoughts and writing for company Feeling as though I had all the time In the world Then realizing it was already noon The Starbucks barista Excited at my name- My grandma has the same one! Ummmm, what? Excuse me? The moment where, For the first time, I…

  • Rude awakening

    Rude awakening

    Today I’m tired. I’m glad that Friday is here once more, and that I don’t technically have to wake up for anything tomorrow, Although knowing me, I still will. I have been dragging myself around for the last two days, not knowing why I’m so exhausted. Am I getting sick? Am I over stressed, over…

  • Feline musings

    Feline musings

    The summer sun hits my eyes Closing them, I smile A rumble fills my chest As my pet provides the lap upon which I perch Blinking, I survey my kingdom It will do, For now Irritating subjects surround me But they have their uses The small ones act so silly sometimes, As if they were…

  • Rain dance

    Rain dance

    Halfway through another week, But my brain won’t stop racing. Full of my list and my have to’s While I dream of everything I’d rather be doing. They say life is what happens while you’re making other plans But I’ve been trying harder to live each day to the fullest To hold my children tight…

  • Moments on Tuesday’s

    Moments on Tuesday’s

    Tuesday’s with my family Spaghetti and chicken Snuggles in the evening The rain hits the window But we are safe inside, Toasty and cuddled Tucked in together Side by side by side I look into their soft, Youthful faces And my heart swells Two sizes two big I sigh, Then pull the blankets closer

  • Monday meditation

    Monday meditation

    Another Monday List in hand Wondering how It got so grand If I had another 23 hours In each and every day I could do all of the things And would never have to say I’m sorry I can’t I’d love to but no There’s too many things Without enough time to show The world…

  • Road trips and waterslides

    Road trips and waterslides

    We took a road trip today, Me and my little ones They wanted waterslides And I obliged Together we drove Two hours in a truck Fighting and singing Until finally we arrived My little sharks Took turns eating my legs Until I had to tell them to stop They splashed Like the fishes they are…

  • Summer dreams of winter

    Summer dreams of winter

    Memories of fallen leaves Twisting at my feet Scraps of sunshine Not strong enough to heat Unbidden the winter falls all around As the plants die, And snow covers the ground The last, faint hold The summer has on the land As the days get shorter And fall takes its own stand It holds onto…