A Barren Tree

I’ve known people

I’ve known people who cannot for the life of them understand why I want to live in the Midwest. To those people, I say, I don’t like big bugs, hurricanes, earthquakes, or poisonous snakes. Maybe it’s in where I grew up. I grew up on a small farm in Illinois. Yes, there is a placeContinue reading “I’ve known people”

Not My Day

Ok. I know. I usually post on Tuesdays, not Mondays but here’s the thing…this does not seem to be my day. I just wanted to give you all a sneak peek into my not so fabulous start to the new year. I was sitting on the couch and diddling on my phone when there wasContinue reading “Not My Day”

Trying

I’m glad to see the backside Of this most trying day! The people drove me crazy, A short drive, they would say! The day was difficult enough To make me pull my hair. I pushed and panted through it, By the end I think I scared! Lots of little children, Playing with tiny toys. Let’sContinue reading “Trying”

A barren tree, I stand alone. Frigid breezes rip at me. They have been here before, They show no signs of abating. Some day I might lose a limb. Some day when the wind howls and Blows its roaring breath at me. I will break and fall, Down, Down, Down.