the sound of fireworks echoes beyond the shores traveling inland at the speed of light crowds marvel at the sight oohs and ahhs at each colorful pattern dancing about the summer night sky street lights out eyes adjust to appreciate the gathering celebrating another year on these shores the freedom to be whoever you chooseContinue reading “beyond the shores”
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Christmas Endings
It’s been a year of change, challenges, and triumphs.Little things build over time to lead to new, scary,and beautiful lives. I write these words at the end of the day, the last postOf this year, feeling more grateful than I haveEver felt.Knowing how I got here has been a big part of theseLast few months,Continue reading “Christmas Endings”
Adjusting
I watched all summer long the vines from the plant outside my window move from one side to the other as it grew over the months. The end of summer is here and I find myself adjusting back to my routine after time spent with family. It’s a bit jarring and relieving to return backContinue reading “Adjusting”
Partners
For my sister and brother-in-law Marriage is the daily commitment You make to each other To navigate this life together. It’s a conscious choice You will continue to make. Your job isn’t to complete the other, It’s to complement each other. You bring your own unique perspectives Into this relationship. You won’t always agree. TheContinue reading “Partners”
Half-Birthday
I remember walking around the playground in elementary school talking with my friend, who is still my friend today, about half-birthdays. She imagined celebrating a birthday in May while I dreamed of celebrating in February. I pictured blowing out candles in winter and having a party for the fun of it. A half year ofContinue reading “Half-Birthday”
Self-Talk
The way we talk to ourselves reflects how we view ourselves. We often do it without thinking, the little comments that fall out of our mouths whispered under our breath are quickly forgotten as we move from one moment to the next swept up by the busyness of the day. Only when we become awareContinue reading “Self-Talk”
Moon in Full
October’s chill hits my skin. I step out into the night, my barefoot on the cold wood. Moon so crystal clear, so pretty, so bright. I gasp at the sight of the shine. How clearly I can make out its craters. It reminds me of the midday sun. I try to snap a photo butContinue reading “Moon in Full”
Another Lap Around the Sun
For my mom. Congratulations on another lap around the sun. This isn’t the ideal time to have a birthday, But here we are, so let’s make the best of it. Your age is just a number, Another number you gain for being alive. Everyone who knows you is lucky, For they know your kind heart,Continue reading “Another Lap Around the Sun”
Toothache
Lower left side of my mouth, right if I’m staring into a mirror. It’s all in my head, it only aches when I’m out of ideas. When I’m writing, reading, watching tv, or eating, there’s no pain. None. As if I’m in a bad dream. But I’m awake because I canContinue reading “Toothache”
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