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Tag Archives: Lightning and the Lightning-Bug
Beauty Mark
I have a scar. Under my chin, on the right side. Time and shadows have kept it white and hidden. Then a moment will come when I catch it in the mirror. And it’s lovely. So I smile. Sure, I … Continue reading
The Lost Ones
I hate that I made her so sad. She’s trying to hide it, but I know. I know because I’ve been watching her. She’s looking around without being obvious about it. I’ve had my eyes up on her for over … Continue reading
A Peace of it All
I turned my back on the buckets of paint, unfolded laundry, packing lists, Halloween bins poised to go up into the attic, suitcases ready to come down from the attic, full day planner, piles of co-pay receipts waiting to be … Continue reading
The Barest Ankle
Night silently pressed the window before me. I stood barefoot by the kitchen sink. One hand is on the cool tile counter, the other tipping a short glass of tap water down my parched throat. I put the glass down … Continue reading
Posted in Me & My Time, Sleep, Writing, Writing Prompt
Tagged Dreams, Lightning and the Lightning-Bug, Nightmares, SAHM, SAHM Writer, Scary, Sleep, Stress, Writing prompt
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A Reflection of Her
I have yet to meet a perfect person. As I stand in front of the mirror, I know I am imperfect, too. Despite what my mother saw. She had me, her last child, at thirty years old. I came out … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Writing, Writing Prompt
Tagged Beauty, Lightning and the Lightning-Bug, Memoir, Motherhood, SAHM Writer, self-esteem, Writing prompt
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