Thought Salad

Tag: postaday

  • Summer day at the lake

    Summer day at the lake

    Lazy summer day Road flying by Sun shine My little boy along for the ride Bright eyes Bushy tail Laughter that Lights a heart Children laughing While sun glints off the water Snapshots of my childhood And theirs

  • Road trip

    Road trip

    Today was freedom on the open road Tired but fueled by coffee and dreams My thoughts to keep me company As I dictated a movie to myself Two girls against the world Magic at every turn Then turning around as soon as I arrived At my destination I picked up our oldest, Driving back the…

  • Time and relatives

    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…

  • WTForecast

    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…

  • Prayer for a tired spirit

    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…

  • Heartache and hope

    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…

  • 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…