Mingo Falls

My family and I took a trip four years and nine days ago that is still deeply ingrained in my memory. We went to the Smoky Mountains to enjoy a weekend away from everything and spent most of our time on hiking trails to find waterfalls and look at the beauty of nature. This particular…

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…

The Graveyard

Good morning, everyone! Normally, after I've finished creating a piece of poetry, I'll post it up here for you to read without anything said beforehand. Not so much today. I wanted to throw you guys out some warnings. This particular post is in response to the #DearDepression tag that was written to encourage awareness for…

It’s About Progress, Not Perfection

    Hello, There! How's it going? Today was really strange. Strange in a way where you just want to throw a blanket over your head, unplug the alarm clock, and not even get out of bed. The storm this morning, also known as a brief monsoon, came crashing at my windows but I had…

Death’s Knock

Death's Knock   Matter of my mortality raised, Understanding at a young age. Sightless stare leaves me dazed, Childish heart filled with rage.   Year after year has passed, As does those I adore. Life as well as pain won't last, Death's knock loud at the door.   For me, it will one day beckon,…

Dear Mom

  Dear Mama, It's been nearly 20 years since I've heard your voice or spoken to you. Yet, through a random prompt on the internet I stumbled upon today, I'm writing you a letter. There are a lot of "somethings" I wish I could tell you and questions to ask you. If you could see…

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…

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…

My Daughter’s Soul

  My Daughter's Soul Seventeen-year-old Sami Abrams has been blessed throughout her life: an unbreakable friendship with Darius Levine, academic and athletic scholarship offers, life in the dynamic city of New Orleans, and a devoted family.  The Abrams have learned to stay strong together in their Christian faith despite how unforgiving life can be. However, when…

Swings | All Grown Up

Swings   Sneakers dug into dirt Let go, fly high Taking this moment to revert - Swinging to and fro.   Eyes closed, nostrils flared Higher and higher, I persist Leaving all behind, though scared… Cold metal chains, firm in fist   Maintain my flow, nearly hypnotic… Decades have passed, but I survive Revisiting a…