Blog/Creative Writing Outlet
How long must you chase the wind,Even though you cannot catch it?You let the breeze laugh and taunt you.It goads you into the chase. The sun watches you sprint across the sky.The sunbeams warm you.But the gentle warnings don’t reach your ears.Narrow minds focus on the wind. “Leap and jump!You are almost there!”Gusts taunt you... Continue Reading →
Shouting out to the universe,Demanding an audience.Things have to start getting better,Or else it’s just another day wasted.Trying to convince the universe,Or should I start with convincing myself?So hard to move mountains,With this weight upon my chest. Can’t make the universe play nice,When I’m fighting with myself.Lying in bed, head spinning,Trying to assure myself that... Continue Reading →
A Knight on horseback rides back into town.The townsfolk look, but there is no joy on the warrior’s face.No dragon slayed or princess saved. A young man looking up and wanting to reach the heavens.Rockets launch but he is still standing on the ground.Stars are too far away. Driving back from California.Hollywood wasn't looking for... Continue Reading →
Scrutinizing human emotions,Under bright camera lights.Always on.Never off.Don't let them see your mask crack.You wanted this.You asked for the spotlight.Now entertain and don’t complain. Header Photo Credit to Pexels.comhttps://www.pexels.com/photo/person-holding-black-nikon-dslr-camera-3660732/
Hello Internet! I hope all of you are doing well and staying healthy! This week marks the four year anniversary of me writing and publishing pieces here on WordPress. For everyone who has been reading my stuff for that long, thank you for sticking with me. For everyone else, I’m glad you’ve found me and... Continue Reading →
Wrapping my arms around myselfTrying to keep all the pieces together.The pressureThe only thing keeping me whole.Teeth clenched and lip closed.Worried I’ll open my mouth and it will all spill out. Header Photo Credit to Pexels.comhttps://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-woman-sitting-on-floor-3007355/
Hello Internet! Welcome to 2021! You made it! 2020 is over and a new year is here. Obviously January 1st is not some magical date that makes all the past years problems go away, but I’m still optimistic that 2021 will be better than 2020. We still have a lot to work on going forward... Continue Reading →
Never Giving UpUnlimited Endurance Unstoppable Force Header Photo Credit to Pexelshttps://www.pexels.com/photo/adult-architecture-athlete-boardwalk-221210/
Still doing the best I can.Still writing.Still looking for my purpose in life.Still appreciate everything my readers do for me.Still glad you are here. Still wearing my mask and social distancing.Still hoping that things will get better.Still trying to be a better person than I was yesterday.Still here.Still enough. Header Photo Credit to Pexelshttps://www.pexels.com/photo/man-in-black-jacket-sitting-on-block-792068/
Hello Internet! I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe and healthy. Here in the United States, the pandemic seems to be worsening once again with a third wave and record numbers, so I'm trying even more to stay safe. I'm quarantining when I can, I'm continuing to wear my mask, and I'm staying... Continue Reading →
