I watch the waves hit the shore distracted by my own thoughts playing on a loop in my brain. I breathe in the fresh air first time out today. I stopped by the ocean to appreciate the sun, relaxing way to spend a chilly Sunday in November.
Category Archives: Writing
Just Breathe
I write in coffee shops I space out, my mind exited to entertain some thoughts instead. The beauty of a Saturday with nothing to do but write and visit and catch up on my life. The days where life has less structure brings joy to remember the things I forget to do when I amContinue reading “Just Breathe”
a little poem filled with gratitude
I wasn’t a beach person. I hate sand, the feeling of it Between my toes is less than ideal. Being overheated and running out of Water while lounging was always my deal. Not choosing how long I was there Caused me to be restless. This was until I lived by a beach. Paying attention toContinue reading “a little poem filled with gratitude”
Blocking
I play games with people They didn’t ask to join But I can’t speak this word So try and guess what I say. I have hit a wall on this word On this block, feels impossible It’s stuck in my throat My brain screams for me To say this. I know it, I know theContinue reading “Blocking”
Memories Exist in Places
I walk up the stairs Moments of coming back Every summer flash Through my mind And I start to cry. The struggle to get Suitcases up and down, The many falls I took, Slipping halfway down Then sliding the rest of the way Everyone asking if I was okay. Little memories I will always HoldContinue reading “Memories Exist in Places”
happiness is
walking on the beach maneuvering as the waves hit the sand the fallen leaves on the grass all colorful in their glory dancing to my favorite songs when everyone is sleeping singing along to songs I loved as a kid in the car long road trips to my favorite place gray days where it’s warmContinue reading “happiness is”
Last Evening in Summer
I step outside around dusk my mood instantly changes the crisp in the air causes my body to perk up autumn is here! autumn is here! my favorite time of the year I relish in this feeling as the sun continues to drop in the sky behind the building I see the colors over theContinue reading “Last Evening in Summer”
Loop Around The Block
First long walk since having covid, there were many moments while walking where I wondered why I was doing this. It was much more difficult than when I had walked this road earlier in the summer. But I pushed on regardless of wanting to stop and be done. I literally couldn’t, I was so farContinue reading “Loop Around The Block”
Late August
Laughter fills the night As I say goodbye to my twenties Stars barely visible behind the clouds Should have been raining by now And yet it was nice enough to have a fire Then stand out on the dock Reflecting on the day we had The weather stayed nice for longer Than the weatherman saidContinue reading “Late August”
Ode To My Twenties
A wise woman once told me It doesn’t matter how old you are All that matters is how you feel. I have been reading my old journals lately. I am not who I used to be But the memories remain on The surface of my being. I had a lot of strong feelings. I loveContinue reading “Ode To My Twenties”
