In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "One at a Time." One at a time? Just one? Can I do it? Will it work? Will there be a word For what I want to say? He, she, they, it All have just one But is it good? Does it work? Is it too much Like… Continue reading One At A Time
Category: Writing
Man Weaving Cane
In and out, in and out. Line after line, Branch after branch. Into one solid sheet. In and out, in and out. His fingers move quickly, wisely Tying the cane together in A never-ending pattern. In and out, in and out. The more he makes, The more he gets. A little extra for his family.… Continue reading Man Weaving Cane
Teenagers
Teenagers, The worst thing to be, According to parents. We’re just people, Who make a few extra mistakes. Everything you hear about us, Is bad, including drugs and smoking. But we’re not like that, At least not all of us. Our parents were like us once, Never perfect; not always great. Parents act like we’re… Continue reading Teenagers
Change
A broken smile A hopeless heart Every good thought a struggle Shattered inside Perfect on the outside No one knowing No one caring A small smile A glimmer of hope One happy thought at a time Healing inside Breaking down outside Do they know? Do they care? A genuine smile Hope for the world Happy… Continue reading Change
Winter At Valley Forge
We sit ‘round the fire, Our frozen hands, Begging for warmth. Frostbitten toes, Icicle nose, Our empty bellies, With that sharp pang of hunger. Men are eating trees, Just wanting their fill, Not really tasting, That hard, crunchy bark. No one has shoes, Blood covers the snow, Soldiers laying frozen, On the unforgiving ground. Dead… Continue reading Winter At Valley Forge
Too Good To Be True
How did I not see it coming? All along, it was too good to be true. You'd take me up to sit on cloud nine, Then bring me back down to one again. You could do some fancy talking, But you'd never follow through. You had me hooked from day one And somehow, I couldn't… Continue reading Too Good To Be True
It Takes Time
"I need hope." I whispered, a plea for help. "It's not about letting sadness in," you said softly, "Do not let the opinions of others consume you. Nevermind what haters say, Ignore what they think, 'Cause everything is going to be okay. Sometimes, you just have to live and decide that being sad is a… Continue reading It Takes Time
And That’s Who I Am
I am who I am Nothing can change that I’m weird, I’m a nerd But it’s what makes me happy I smile too much I laugh too loudly But that’s just me I do things my own way I talk way too much But I don’t want to change I’m unique, I’m special I’m clumsy,… Continue reading And That’s Who I Am
Ten Thousand Miles
I remember when you first told me you were moving We only had two months left together So let’s make the best of it! You’d said I remember spending every day of those Last two months with you all Making memories that would last a lifetime I remember the last day with you, We sat… Continue reading Ten Thousand Miles
The Unknown
Like Loch Ness, It’s murky and unclear With something unkown Lurking around below. Like a big, black bat It flies around my head And rustles in my ears unseen. Like the lowest note On a grand piano, It calls out to me In its deep, dull voice. The color of dark storm clouds, It looms… Continue reading The Unknown
