A swamp of regret, Reeds of pain along the shore. Bubbling murky feelings, Releasing thoughts of culpability. Stuck in the … More
Author: Nancy
I am a middle aged homemaker who decided to go back to college and found that she had a talent for writing while studying to get her biology degree. Now, I use this blog to display some of work. Who knows? Maybe I can get "discovered." As if that ever actually ever happens.
What use to be…
On a silent wave, Emotions float in from the past. Opening up the grave, Of a life long ago. Without … More
The World
A new poem. I am having problems with my book. Hang in there….it is slow going, but it will happen.
My Favorite Place
Inside my mind, there is a place full of joy and kindness. Of dark thoughts and depravity. Of peace and … More
Hard Work
Labored breath. Sweat on the brow. Muscles straining in effort. Pulse rising. Heart pounding. Thirst growing. Legs aching. Weary from … More
Assassin
She lined up the sights, carefully centering on her target with the trained eye of a sharp-shooter. Her body was … More
Pain
Hips, knees, and ankles; Knuckles, back, and toes; All this hurt never goes away. That’s just the way the story … More
The Longest Night (part 2)
4 I sigh and look at my watch as I walk back down the hospital corridor, my head full of … More
Soil
I plunged my hands into the soil, breathing heavy from exertion and feeling my nail-beds dry more with every scoop. … More
