and Purposeful Prose
Distracted She can't think straight Can't find enough quiet and peace Even nature's a distracting beast… “Oh look, a snake!” 🐍 Not the greatest start in the grand scheme of things… Where can she go? Where can she flee? The library? Under her bed? A monastery? Should have been a nun…. Ah, but she isn't [...]
Image by Sam Williams from Pixabay Memes, Memes, what is a meme? They can be full of wisdom They're a laugh, or well meaning Some are for fun In a nutshell, they're for receiving. Some memes may be crude While others are far reaching Come to think of it, some are for dreaming. So I'll [...]
Photo credit goes to Pixabay.com user 652234 (Appropriate. That sounds like a prison ID) Irritable (Stuck) I want to move forward But I feel as if I'm sliding backwards It's like trying to hold on with both hands, but losing grip with one. I want to believe boldly And trust that God's timing is perfect [...]
Unexcited Tired and I don't want to move It's just morning It's just the thought of the push The downward pressure of gravity The slow and steady trickle Of the incessant melting and freezing of snow. Is it time for Spring yet? Is it time for things to be reborn? Is it time to feel [...]
Another day without rest Fighting with feelings Feeling trapped and deflated But knowing God's timing is best. Another day she is blessed Drawn by a notion She's caught in emotions But knowing she'll fly from her nest. Given time and great patience Steadfastness and raisins (What? They couldn't hurt) For God is both gracious and [...]
2AM Can't sleep Can't catch a wink Shut-eye is difficult when eyes are open 2AM poetry is the best Idea yet This isn't a Haiku is it? Nope It went on a bit too long Plus, I think it has too many, uh… What are those things called? Syllables Right! Tina W. March 9, 2021 [...]
FYI and to whom it may concern, I will be taking a blogging break. I have no idea how long I will be taking, but your prayers would be appreciated while I'm out of service. Thank you. Well.... not really out of service. More like run into the ground, burnt out and in dire need [...]
Sky High Sighs How many times can she sigh sky high? Okay that’s just silly This must be some "parboiled poetry" Truly Really Why do my stupid poems make me laugh? Especially when this car's out of gas? Must be the fumes. Tina S.W September 7, 2020 September Wind It swept through her hair like [...]
How many times, Lord!? How many times!? Must I always fall on my face and cry!? That's all I have right now. Then she starts laughing. True story. July 5, 2020 Tina S.W. No, she isn't insane, even if she does write about herself in third person sometimes. It's all part of the journey. Well... [...]
Am I vanilla or is the world a bit mad? Am I mad? I might be a bit out of my box. Where's my box!? Hides. What did she just say? I don't know what that even means! Where am I? I think I just teleported to a different reality Where's my box? Backs away [...]
Pippi's Poetry 