A series of unfathomable events has left me feeling that I’m living hell on earth. Beginning with the death of my most precious pup on April 26th, 2018. This is the little girl I rescued from a cage, the little girl I put my arms around every night and whispered my most secret, secrets to. … Continue reading Not So Poetic Reality
I went to a Modest Mouse concert last night with my husband and both of my kids. It was such fun! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMKn6XIvM2M
Children are a blessing I can’t argue that fact They are the light of my life The reason I wake up every day My purpose in fighting To show them the way They bring me mountains of happiness Make my heart sing An eternal love song playing in the back of my mind Keeping time … Continue reading Fear
All of the things that were not given to me as a child I now give to myself and my children will never have to question where to go when their hearts are searching for home (Image by Katie M. Berggren)
Mom. I'm here. What are you doing? Trying to get up. Why? Because I’m going home. Not today mom. You have to stay here. Tell me what you did today? We visited the neighbors. And that Spanish man. Did he tell you about dinner? He is having dinner with dad. We have to get home … Continue reading Before she Leaves
~Walk away~ Straight ahead Do not sway Toddler tantrums From old men Who complain they Have it worse ~Walk away~ Head pounding Begging to burst Pause for an instant Long enough For dust to settle On my feet In my nose Better than stench Of his rotting soul ~Walk away~ You call my name Begging … Continue reading Walk Away
*TRIGGER WARNING - CONTENT CONTAINS REFERENCES TO CHILD ABUSE* The family values three squares at the table A nightly ritual force fed to the masses To bring us together in peace and harmony Share the day around our daily bread Bred from chaos A show more riveting than any on tv Girl watches from a … Continue reading Family Values
