Tag: feelings

Perceptions

Someone told me “I remember when” not me, i replied Really? They asked Furrowed brows Really. So I wonder, why not? Where did it go? Why don’t I remember? What’s wrong with me? Huh, that’s weird. I guess. Why does one retain and the other lose? So much judgement and not one thought for them.

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Kicked Out

I have been kicked out of many things in my life.  Some of them were institutions that promoted love  and understanding.  I was kicked out of Brownies – that’s the step below Girl Scouts.  You know that song you sing with your troop it has the line “My honor is to try and my duty […]

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Lamentable

After all this Waiting Planning Hope Lost to sharp claws And neglect Pieces missing But rescued just the same Back turned Snapping jaws Into the garbage Maybe Next Friday

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Big Deal

What the hell is wrong with people? Is it so hard to ask for help? Can’t you just walk away? Don’t you think you could reconsider? What is your process here? Cuz I don’t get it. There are so many people Willing to help Willing to do Willing to take Willing to give Willing It’s […]

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Presumption

How can you presume to know better than me? The rain doesn’t fall because it’s good for the trees. The stars do not shine to earn your admiration. The tides come and go but not for your thoughtful provocation. Birds sing for themselves. Branches rustle because they’re there. The sun rises The sun sets That’s […]

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Fizzle

School’s out.  Not with a bang but a fizzle.  Last year, it was long awaited, exciting to be completing another year.  This year, it was still long awaited but I wasn’t excited.  I just wanted the kids to leave.  Perhaps this is because my 9th graders are really truly leaving this year.  I will miss […]

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