Month: May 2021
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Steady Love
I close my eyes,And it’s you,I reach my hand out,And you’re there to meet me,A smile breaks out across my face,I look up and yours is there to meet mine,I stumble,And your arms are there to steady me,The girl who always thought she could and would do it on her own,Was met with a love […]
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When Your Brain Runs Away From You
I know I’m not alone in saying this, but 14 months and counting of this pandemic has really, really, REALLY pushed my normally strong, optimistic mental health to the absolute edge! E-D-G-E! Knowing it’s understandable or that many people can relate hasn’t really made me feel all that great about. Reading countless blogs, articles and […]
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Oh Motherhood!
Oh Motherhood,Such a simple, three syllable word, Yet, it holds such weight,An anchor,Not only the weight of childbirth,But the communal weight of child rearing,The countless women and men who do a parent’s job,The aunts, uncles, grandparents, whether by blood or proximity,All of the grit,Without all of the physical link,The teachings they provide, The valuable lessons […]
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Closet
I look forward to the day when you no longer hang your coat on the chair, To it hanging proudly and confirmed in the closet. Our closet. I look forward to the day, I no longer have to wonder when we’ll see each other,To being safe in the knowledge that your face will greet me […]