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Post #102 – Magical Hummingbirds and a Haiku
I love these precious little creatures. They make me smile so I wrote this haiku:
Post #101 – Dozens of Literary Agent Rejections & A Glimmer of Hope
After months of submissions to literary agents and after dozens of various types of rejections, I’m on the second level cusp of possibly landing a deal. But the publishing business is subjective; so are agents. As I gather the materials I need to send to this agency, I […]
Post #100 – Anniversary of Mom and Younger Brother – Never Forgotten
After the deaths of her own parents, my mother, Dolores, and six siblings landed in an orphanage. She detested being an orphan. Mom had written her feelings in a tattered notebook I acquired after she died: “I felt abandoned. I spent most of my time reading. I guess […]
Post #99 – Battling the Warzone of PTSD and Depression
It’s a never-ending daily assault. Sometimes I just shut down, hide under my covers, and play depressing songs for hours. And I never know when it is going to hit. I was fine when I woke up, now I have fallen into a pit that I cannot climb […]
Post #98 – Finally Free – A Spiritual Poem
Here is a story of bondage and possession; To none be the glory of this tragic obsession. It’s a private world of highs and lows Where disease is free fare wherever it goes Death is so common you don’t bat an eye Unless it’s your source or […]
Post #97 – Dust, Lilliputians, Cable TV, & Hope
I am a mere speck of dust in a universe overcrowded and cluttered with unidentifiable particles; Tinier than an atom, lost in the midst of a confused molecule. A Lilliputian. A combination of six elements and a pumping heart that breathes life into a baby whose meaning holds a unique […]
Post #96 – Chapter 5 – Cast Down – A Memoir Excerpt
John’s mistreatment escalated. One February afternoon, when I was twelve, he drove me to his house. He gripped my wrist, nonchalantly strolled into his mother’s kitchen, and introduced me as his girlfriend. She examined me head to toe, curled her lips, and then busied herself stirring a pot […]
Post #95 – The Immutable Reminders Continual Assaults
My long absence Thursday, April 21st I woke up feeling great and looking forward to the solace of the upcoming weekend. Week days a group of medical staff attend to my needs which includes my participation. Always a painful process. Also, seemingly never-ending related phone calls overwhelm me. Disability is […]
Post #94 – Eagles – Life’s Prolific Scholars
The Mighty Eagle Eagles have no fear and never avoid storms. They use the currents to soar to greater heights. Life’s challenges can be overwhelming, frightening, and depressing. The eagle never gives up. Their eyes remained focused on their goal, teaching us to embrace our storms. Spread […]
