not alone

not alone

She’s never been on a date. Looking in the mirror, she tries not to grimace at herself. It’s not that she doesn’t like what she sees; it’s more that, inwardly, it feels like a sin to be dissatisfied. She’s pretty enough to have dated several guys. To have flirted. To...
and the heavens declare

and the heavens declare

Thunder trembles the ground. There isn’t a response from my soul other than to shiver. I am safely inside, but my respectful fear keeps me in agreement that thunder is still scary. It’s like hearing the throne room of God. A low rumbling that reminds one that she...
parenting from the child’s view

parenting from the child’s view

“What does it matter what I do? I know you’re just going to tell me the same thing over and over. You’ll be disappointed in me and still classify me with dirt.” I don’t try to stop the words coming out of my mouth. I have held them back so many times in the past, so...
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pages removed

Night nestles around my home. Day has finally given up its light to make room for the stars and the moon.  The sounds of the city settling are drowned out by silence, and peace descends as I ready for sleep. Slipping into bed, I pull out my leather diary and open it,...