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My Light
It is hard sometimes, to rise above it – the fear the hate the things we covet my own light dims when anger rages – the news the trauma locking kids in cages No! Not me! I will not fall … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry, This Is Me
Tagged #thisisme, bethelight, love, Poetry, positivity, shine
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The Art Of Baking Cookies For Strangers
I have been thinking about how my mother would bake cookies for strangers Always with a smile vintage cookie cutters and love as sweet as sugar “How can we love those we don’t know?” I’d ask. She would reply, “Just … Continue reading
Posted in Lessons, Poetry
Tagged appreciation, baking, family, gratitude, Lessons, love, Poetry
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Do You Believe In Magic?
How could I not believe in magic when there are galaxies in your eyes? When the stardust in your hands longs for the touch of my thighs? Don’t you find it strange how we’re a part of something bigger? How … Continue reading
The Political Episode
Neil and I tried to avoid this topic, but every time we sat down to discuss anything, we kept reverting back to the events that are going on in our world. As I mentioned, I have been struggling lately, and … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, podcast
Tagged anchor, blacklivesmatter, educateyourself, equality, justusforyall, love, peace, podcast, policebrutality, politics, spotify, understanding
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I Hope
I hope adventure grabs you by the hand, and you invest both time and love into her. I hope you genuinely fall in love with the journey and not just the dreams of getting there. I hope you open … Continue reading
30 Underrated Movies, Days 23 – 26
This choice is another underrated Tom Hanks movie. It’s a movie that shows the importance of humor in our lives, and sometimes laughing over a very serious situation is the only way we can remain sane. Kristian’s 23rd underrated movie … Continue reading
Posted in Recommendations (Pop Culture, Travel, Life)
Tagged #humor, adamsandlet, drama, love, moviereview, paulrudd, sallyfield, tomhanks, underratedmovies, willferrell
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Something Bigger, The Ending
Part Ten Ben And Lauren August 2060 Ben sat next to the bed where Lauren was lying, her old body weak and feeble, knowing these were her last few precious seconds on earth. “We had a good run this time, … Continue reading
Posted in Ficton, Love
Tagged #beginnings, #endings, #fiction, #romance, #shortstory, death, love
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Something Bigger, The Continuing Saga
Part Seven Lauren One Week Later Ben and Lauren spent all of their free time together, whether they were visiting Ben’s grandma, exploring the city, or texting each other multiple times throughout the day, both of them felt like kids … Continue reading
Wiccan Love – A collaboration
I had the honor of collaborating with a friend and one of my favorite poets, Brad Osborne. If you haven’t checked out his blog, Commonsensiblyspeaking I strongly encourage you to do so. Brad is a brilliant writer with an exceptional … Continue reading
Posted in collaboration, Favorite Blogs, Favorites, Poetry
Tagged collaboration, darkpoetry, love, Poetry
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Finding Love On The Streets of Chaos, Part 2
Kevin got up and walked upstairs, not uttering a word or turning back to look at Jessica, causing her heart to sink for him. Kevin felt horrible for leaving her like that. He hoped she didn’t hate him, he probably … Continue reading
Posted in Ficton
Tagged #amwriting, #fiction, #romance, #shortstory, love, writingchallenge
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