THE DARK ROOM

The dark room smelled like muddy, rusty iron.  It was hot in the room despite how cold the darkness made her feel inside.  Her space had a small room with a working toilet and a simple shower stall.  At first the dripping shower head was annoying but over time she began humming to its rhythm. …

WHY I DON’T EAT BANANAS

She sat swinging her newly painted toes over the edge of the tailgate.  The truck was baby shit yellow, roughed up from one to many fender benders, and had a burn mark on the hood from an engine fire it had endured in its past.  But it was hers until she could afford a car…

THE NEW BEGINNING – PART SIX

The ending to the story…. This post will be short and to the point because I don’t want to linger with these thoughts much longer.  I know I have to concentrate on me.  I worry now about the worry I have placed on my friends and family…added stress and anxiety.  But this is honesty…it feels…

THE STRUGGLE WITHIN – PART THREE

It was late… I was home, had my game face on and was trying my best to be a wife and mom.  I had gone to a festival with my family, met some friends there, and had a good time.  On the sidelines though taking up space in my head were some insecurities brewing.  In…

THE BEGINNING OF THE STORY-PART ONE

There are some things I wonder if this blog can handle.  I mean I committed to honesty and writing out my feelings no matter where they lead.  There are some things though, considering the real world (my friends, my family…they do occasionally read what I write) I am not sure I am ready to handle:…

HOLDING ONTO LIGHT

Inspired by a loved one but dedicated to all of those people in the world who don’t give up.  I know depression is a cycle, it is hard to be around, to witness, to be sucked into.  Many times watching someone go through depression makes you exhausted and leaves you feeling helpless.  But words do…

A PLACE INSIDE MY HEAD

I stand at the edge of the river with my eyes closed convinced my tears had filled the ravine.  Time is passing but how quickly doesn’t matter it just is and I am passing right along with it.  Sitting here in this world where nothing mattered felt like home.  Your tears feel warm on my…

SEARCH ENGINE ROOMMATES

xxxooo, the blogging genius that he is, strikes again and inspires me to write yet another thought provoking piece!  He told a story using the search terms that led to his blog.  Here are the search terms that led to my blog and my fictional/or biographical story…you decide.  I’ve decided to try to write the…

BEFORE MY DEATH…. WISHES

MY BUCKET LIST……….. Strange but True Get interviewed for the news (sound smart and look descent) Be at the right place at the right time to save someone’s life Have an outfit I make win a contest Fit into a REAL size 4 Speak in front of a group and receive a standing ovation Sing…

CALLING ALL CRITICS

Below is the second piece I am posting of a story in my head.  I got so much great feedback on the small piece I posted under “Out of Curiosity” that I wanted to post another one.  Keep in mind it is a fresh rough draft I put to pen this morning and I know…