Thought Salad

Tag: prose

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Nocturne

    Nocturne

    Another busy day Life marches according to plan Sometimes skewed But often exact We travel along Our paths Then a moment comes And we pause Savouring the warmth Of love’s embrace And sigh Content in our ways

  • Gateway book

    Gateway book

    I bought my children a book yesterday. I’ve been trying to get my seven year old interested in reading all year when I magically lucked into the dog man series. These books are hardcover and colourful, masquerading as cartoons written by small boys. But in reality, they are words on paper that all three of…

  • Parkinson’s law

    Parkinson’s law

    It’s always amazing how fast time flies when you are doing what you love. I set aside a day this week to get things done, and while I was pleased with what I accomplished, I didn’t get anywhere close to achieving my goals. It wasn’t for lack of trying, or because I as distracted by…