As you get older, there are certain moments from your youth that you reflect upon and revisit. Those moments that truly stuck with you. Words that have been said and certain events that took place. I think quite often about time that has long since passed. I remember the things and lessons that people taught me.… Continue reading I Remember…
Category: Friends
Magic Machine
A sweet, solitary chance to create One magical machine for all mankind. The mind searches for the absolute best, Ignoring my own selfish whims and wish. A time machine to change the past perhaps? Oh, no, my darling - watch your selfish steps. Yes, I can give you one so much better - This device… Continue reading Magic Machine
Breaking Through
The new year, 2016, is already a month and a half gone. So far, I've celebrated turning another trip around the sun on January 29 and turning 34 years old. I do count seeing another year a blessing. Life is short and it does seem, the older I get, the faster it goes. As far… Continue reading Breaking Through
Rejection
Humans are all the same, Yet - so very different. Fears bring us to shame... Though we can be brilliant. Speaking before an eager crowd, Some watch with an open mind. Still; fear of judgment rings so loud Leaving courage hard to find. Is speaking publicly so petrifying? What can they really do?… Continue reading Rejection
I hate to think I’ve been blinded, baby.
I sometimes think that I was born in the wrong era. I am but 33 years old yet I enjoy things from the past. Led Zeppelin is one of those things from long ago that I adore so very much. I have been rather busy the last few months - going out more and trying… Continue reading I hate to think I’ve been blinded, baby.
Coping With Betrayal
It sucks beyond words when you get fooled. Two times I can remember where I thought someone actually wanted to be my friend but didn't really wasn't all that pleasant. Especially when you once trusted someone so deeply. It makes the pain a bit harder to deal with and to understand. A long… Continue reading Coping With Betrayal
Stay Strong
Stay Strong Malice directed, Same words now said to my friend. Advise him, "Stay strong." © Susan Reed This Haiku was written in response to today's Daily Prompt: Take It From Me I remember when I graduated in 2000, they played a song at our graduation and it was full of advice. In the… Continue reading Stay Strong
Icy Touch
Icy Touch Broken heart and clenched fists Not a stranger to agony's stinging kiss. Somehow, still not prepared for this - Thirst for vengeance, so hard to dismiss. Death's icy touch grazes yet again Never relenting… never showing mercy. Human flaws, consequences inhumane, The end came too quick for his journey. Neither old age… Continue reading Icy Touch
The Island
In Response to today's Daily Prompt: Someone Else's Island We’ve all been asked what five objects we’d take with us to a desert island. Now it’s your best friend’s (or close relative’s) turn to be stranded: what five objects would you send him/her off with? The Island Dear sweet friend of mine,… Continue reading The Island
Rule Breaker
Once in a great while, you meet someone you just connect with. There is no rhyme or reason to it, you didn't grow up together. In fact, you grew up miles apart and have no common geographic ground. I moved over two hundred miles away from my home town to start a new life… Continue reading Rule Breaker