A Spring Wedding

He told her he was going to get married. All her heart heard was she was betrayed. She had known him since kindergarten and they had promised to get married and have a family one day. He had passed it off as a childhood fantasy, but she felt deeply it was real. She smiled and said, “Congratualations! I hope the two of you will be very happy.”

“Thanks. You, of course will be a part of the wedding party, I insist.” He added with a smile, “Maybe you can be my best (wo)man, is that allowed?”

She began to cry.

Delayed

The snow is falling fast and the winds continue to howl. You were supposed to be here over an hour ago. I check my phone; no messages, it’s still silent. I am frantic with worry as the visibility outside continues to dwindle. The news talks of accidents and abandoned vehicles.
Once more I go to the door, open it and look up and down the street for any sign of a car. The icy chill greets me as I hear what could be an engine. I hold my breath, waiting, until at last I see headlights and you returning home.

Barbershop

four part harmony
rang out beautifully from
the quartet of men

Picky Eater

The microwave beeped as the potato finished cooking. Nancy pulled open the door and yelled, “Cindy, dinner’s ready.”

From upstairs there was the noise of scrambling feet as Cindy came out of her room and ran down the stairs. “Walk!” Nancy yelled. This was an ongoing battle between the two of them.

“I don’t know why you can’t just walk down the stairs like a young lady.” Nancy stated as Cindy slid across the kitchen floor in her socks. Cindy just laughed and poked at the potato on the plate. “Did you micro this? It makes the skin tough, Mom.”

Help Wanted

she felt useless
unproductive
inefficient
she was fired
let go
terminated
she can’t give up
stop
surrender
she must be hopeful
optimistic
positive
she will survive
continue
endure

Audience Of One

Little swallow sings
A spring song of merriment;
Cat views hungrily

Unnoticed Memories

I am a faceless piece of your past
My image has faded from your mind
Forgotten bits of yesterday
Lay trapped in cobwebs
And in the dusty corners
Fragments of tears and laughter
Are pale recollections
Of what once was
A friendship I will never forget

Hopes Dashed

A moment of faith
Actually trusting someone
The concept was foreign to her
He said he was a friend
He said he wanted to help
He said she could rely on him
She gave in
She believed
She waited for him
It was a waste of her time
He proved to be like the others
A liar at heart

More Than Luck

Hold tight the talisman
Close your eyes
Take a deep breath
Surround yourself with hope
Feel your wishes
As they come true
Within the realm of dreams
And when you open your eyes
Believe you will see
The changes before you

With Age Comes…

As a kid I often felt invisible
As an adult I wish I could be invisible
As a kid I didn’t know my worth
As an adult I feel worthless
As a kid I was too shy to talk
As an adult I am too anxious to talk
As a kid I was a scaredy-cat
As an adult I have fears
I may have aged
but some things never seem to change