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Poem: “Things Like This”
Sticky citrus juice splashed on cheeks while biting an orange Barefeet on asphalt A summer’s day Parents watching from the front porch as we play Catching creamy ice cream with our tongues It’s the things like this That helps us stay Children and laughter Warm baths at night Bible stories in the kitchen And PJs… Continue reading
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Quote of the Month: “Stuff your eyes with wonder…”
And I think that maybe I forgot. I let work, phones, and worries distract me from the beauty of this world. It’s here, isn’t it? All I have to do is look. My friend and I went to a botanical garden on Saturday, the first day of the week that was not filled with rain.… Continue reading
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Poem: “Paper Heart”
It was hers. Hers to stay alive. Hers to guard. Hers to break. Words were written there. They became hers when she believed them. Letters in permanent ink. Words like “victim.” “Unlovable.” “Untouchable.” “Unforgivable.” “Unchanging.” And words like “pride.” “Pretty.” “Powerful.” “Obsessed.” Her lips and actions spoke the words written. Actions like deceit. Lies and… Continue reading
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