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Time and relatives
Finally Friday, Or is it Friday again? Another week has gone My question is when? Time keeps moving faster When I want it to go slow But other times it’s like molasses When I want it to go Another day of work, Of family and friends Walk through the door And somehow, time suspends I…
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WTForecast
Another Thursday has rolled around, leaving me when thoughts a plenty, Many about the weather, It shows me its displeasure, donating hail and rain this week, with a side of sound and fury. My little boy thinks it rains at night and is sunny for park during the day, and with the way things have…
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Prayer for a tired spirit
This week has felt long Weighed heavy on the heart So many lives lost Always tears me apart But work marches on Another problem to heal But what does one do When you’re at your limit to feel? All I can do And all that I know Is to hug my loved one’s closer And…
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Heartache and hope
I watched my children more closely tonight. It had been a normal day, Maybe better than most. They were happy, and decently mannered. The fights were minor and short. They gave me hugs and kisses Even brushed their teeth and got pyjamas on without complaint. But I held them a little tighter Kissed them a…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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