friends – Leigha Robbins

Connected With Each Other

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He talks

She smiles

They make a connection

She writes

He reads

They share knowledge

They turn to each other

They are friends at heart

Connected forever

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Just a little ditty I threw together. I know it needs work. But I am mainly writing to help stay sane before a real life connection happens. A dear friend is coming to visit from out of state and I will be picking him up at the bus stop in about an hour. He will be here for two weeks and I am over the moon excited to be able to meet him in person. So this is a short post as I have to leave soon.

I did want to let you all know I will be trying to stay somewhat up to date with posts but my time will be limited for a bit. Hope you all have a super Thanksgiving in the United States. Stay warm (it is currently only 16° F) and make the most of time with those you care about. (((HUGS)))

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Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – Connections

Mumbles… Bonus

I live… I did not dissolve into a puddle in the rain (for those days I am a close cousin to the Wicked Witch from Oz)… I did not forget how to type… I did not vacation in the stars on an alien spaceship… I have just been silent for a bit.

Life has gone on since I decided to stop writing daily posts. I did not disturb some cosmic force by changing things and I feel more relaxed. So, in my book that is a win. I did not really intend to take a break from reading too, but it seems I have done that as well. But I will shortly begin reading through post soon. Since I am more than two weeks behind I will probably not comment a lot. But I will read all I can!

Things have been ok… not great, but not awful either. I have dear friends I connect with regularly and I know I would be lost without this communication and love. Still have my doctor visits and health issues to monitor but day by day I continue. AND it is getting nicer outside all the time. Today they are expecting near 70 for a high… bring on Spring!

I am hoping to start posting more pictures again and I leave you today with a bonus. This was a small bunch I poured out of my bag of baby carrots. You take these little surprises with a smile and be glad your life has been enriched in some small way. May you all find a little extra today! (((HUGS)))

Stressed Spelled Backwards

She walked into the restaurant looking for her friends; they always met once a month. They had all worked together and had developed a strong bond. Pam glanced left then right, and her eyes caught a glimpse of the dessert case. So many scrumptious desserts waiting to be chosen. There was cheesecake, tiramisu, a decadent looking chocolate cake, scones, pie and crème brulee. It all looked so good. Suddenly there was a tap on her shoulder, turning around she saw Betty and Andrea; she had beat them there. After welcoming hugs, they sat down and studied the dessert menu first.

Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – scrumptious

Over Weight

Like an airplane

With too much weight

You need to remove

Some of that dead weight

Jettison some of those

So called friends

Who weigh you down

Never call

Never visit

Never seem to have

Time to care

… never mind

They have let themselves out

Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – jettison

(A2Z) I Won’t Ask For Promises

Ike and Tina Turner, INXS, Idina Menzel, Imagine Dragons… I Am A Rock, I Got You Babe, If I Were A Rich Man, I Can See For Miles… instruments, idol, Into The Woods, impresario… impressive items each one.

I was brave at one time. Brave or stupid, I am not sure which. I inflicted my voice on a room full of strangers. And I did it more than once even! I am sorry world! A dear friend of mine was a super singer and liked to do karaoke. She felt bad making her husband always go with her, and her son got busy with college, so she asked me to join her one night.

It took me a couple weeks before I stood behind the microphone, and then I was not alone. I made my friend sing with me so I wouldn’t sound so bad. She said I had a good voice, but I was so quiet. I went several more nights out with her and got the courage (liquid or otherwise) to sing alone.

I know you are all thinking I have lost it again… karaoke is a K not an I. The song I got really comfortable singing was “I’d Really Love to See You Tonight.” It was gender neutral, and it was a song that I associated with a special person and would silently dedicate it to him in my heart at night. Sadly, he didn’t want to see me tonight… ha, ha. I also used to warble my way through “I Feel Lucky” on good nights. The other occasional songs were hit and miss.

Here is a REAL singer doing “my song” better than I could ever come close to doing it. But you know, years later I still associate the song with that one friend I just wish I could spend some time with.

Blogging A to Z April Prompt

A B C D E F G H

Did You Ever…

Donna and Sarah were typical teenagers and loved to shop, or just hang out at the mall. Today had been no different. They had shopped a little, bought next to nothing and were walking home afterwards. Donna finally said, “I think it is safe now. Here’s the magazine you wanted.” She took an issue of Seventeen out from under her shirt and handed it to Sarah. She was stunned.

“When did you buy this?”

“I didn’t. I just took it.”

“What?”

“I said I just took it.”

“You stole it?”

“I guess so, it was fun.”

“Are you crazy? You could get in big trouble for this.”

“Whose gonna know? You and I only, and I’m not telling, are you?”

“No, I guess not. But I don’t like this.”

“What is not to like, it’s a rush.”

“It is ILLEGAL! Did you forget my dad was a cop? He’ll know the instant he sees me.”

“So, I will take it home.”

“I can’t believe you did this.”

“It is no big deal.”

“To me it is, I just can’t believe you did that right there at the mall.”

“Lighten up.”

“I’m sorry, but I can’t. I think we should skip the sleepover tonight. I have to think about this.”

“What a nerd!” Donna took the magazine out of Sarah’s hand and said, “Adios!” She turned down the block and walked out of sight leaving Sarah with a stunned look still on her face.

Did you ever take something from a store? I was shocked when my friend took a small keychain in maybe 6^th grade. Mortified was more like it. I know for some it is no big deal, but like Sarah I had a dad who was a detective and no poker face whatsoever. My friend and I were never as close after that. What do you think – is it no big deal or flat out wrong?

Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – issue

Closer Friends

It was an intimate moment

Shared between friends

Who care deeply for one another

The were both virtually alone

Ignored by the one who should care

They turned to each other

To share in their desires

To quench a growing thirst

It didn’t change their friendship

It didn’t stop them

From loving the ones at home

It just filled a void in their lives

And made the future bright again

Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – intimate

It’s Really No Secret

Listen up

Move in close

You don’t want to miss this

I have some

Pertinent information

That concerns you

We’ve been friends

Ten years or so

And I have to tell the truth

My heart aches for you

When we are apart

And I often dream

Remembering you

We’ve laughed

I’ve cried

But through it all

We have always been friends

What I want you to know

Is I did

I do

I always will

Love you

Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – pertinent

Mumbles … Scream

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Ok, so maybe there was no ice cream but there was cake! I missed posting last night as it was my birthday, and I was fortunate enough to spend it with those I care about. It started with a few posts on Facebook, I got serenaded on the phone by a dear friend, got special gifts in my Animal Crossing game, had dinner and played cards with my daughter and her fiancé, and then went back to spend the late evening with another friend in Animal Crossing. It was a wonderful day. One of the best ones I have had in a while… but I think it was because I only took half of the new med I have been struggling with.

Today it was back to the regular dose and I slept off and on through much of the afternoon. And I know sleep is not far away tonight as I took my meds earlier for a morning scheduled doctor’s appointment. I just really hate the way this med makes me feel and it has really done nothing for my anxiety. Today my boyfriend came to give me some cabbage to chew on while he was putting together a large salad for dinner… I saw his hand and was terrified I was looking at spider legs and freaked out. Yeah, my anxiety is still alive and well.

So, I have one more week of this shit. Then I will see my doctor again to discuss my lack of progress, actually I think things have gotten worse. If there is not a change of some kind I really will scream. BUT in the meantime, I will remember having a good day on Saturday. After all I finally got the elusive blue rose in my Animal Crossing game!

Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – scream

(Picture from free image Google search)

We To I

We met online

We instantly clicked

We developed a bond

We were simpatico

We grew closer

We shared so much

We were best of friends

You met someone

You were happy

You had less time

You stopped calling

You barely texted

I was hurt

I felt abandoned

I miss you

Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – simpatico

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