Dreaming

Dreaming

I'm dreaming… Of another place and better days Dreaming Of brighter thoughts and better ways  Dreaming  That dreams come true I know some do But while I dream there's work to do. I'm dreaming... That trials and tears come to an end Dreaming  Of laughter, love and friends  Dreaming  On wings I'll soar and life [...]

Try, Try, Try Again

Try, Try, Try Again

I wrote this back in February. I almost threw out the baby with the bathwater again! It isn't that this piece is unpromising… It's just that it's still in progress. I added some up to date thoughts at the end. --- February 2020, *Groan* Last Thursday I stood in the kitchen and let out my [...]

Parentage: Part 2

Parentage: Part 2

[Competing with Horses] Don't bother telling me to get off my high horse; a determined beast took care of this years ago. I didn't fall off, but it gave me a good fright. I used to be obsessed with these "gentle giants" until one wasn't a fan of the weather and took off for the [...]

Joy

Joy

Joy is difficult when you wake up melancholy. This is one of the things I struggle with due to having Hashimoto's Disease. It's even worse through the Winter months which means I have to push harder. I can definitely start to resent the "push" if I'm not mindful of my thoughts.  See, that's the thing, [...]

Winter’s Strong Will

Winter’s Strong Will

Stillness Boney branches Laden with heavy snow Chilling to the bone Icey fingers  Demanding roaring fires Beauty to behold  Evergreens Clad all in white Hazardous  Treacherous roads Requiring prayer for safe travels Arctic breezes Causing sneezes Stimulating Spring longings Melancholy Declining motivation Rising up to the challenge Always glorious Despite tribulations God designed To promote [...]