She sits alone feeling cold lost and empty no one looking for her No family no friends Just darkness surrounds Sounds of distant traffic Wondering should she just pick up the knife And end her pain Tears slide down her cheek She’s running out of time The darkness is getting tighter she remembers a line Faith small as a mustard seed Hoping it’s true for her She moves to kneel Bowing her head She prays Asking for help guida...

I was flicking through sites on my phone while enjoying my morning coffee when I read an advertisement for a writing competition. To be eligible you were required to write a story of between one and five thousand words about a situation where you survived or had beaten the odds. I thought I love to write; I could do this! I finished my coffee and went back inside and headed to my home office and started my laptop and open...

Anchor your life?  We have all had difficult situations to deal with in our lives. Our family and home are supposed to be the place we feel safest. But what if that’s the place that makes us feel uneasy and questions who we are.  Where do we learn and find the courage to hope and dream? How do find we find the faith to move on create a love-filled life? How do we build a solid foundation when we have a lot of doubt and in...

Cassie Cat and Sally Mouse have been friends for a long time; however, it hasn't been the smoothest of journeys. However, they have always come out the other side stronger and happier when they were together.  Cassie decided for world friendship day she wanted to do something special for Sally, to show her how important she is.  Cassie decided to make some baked treats as a gift because Sally loves everything chocolate, o...

A friend asked me today What did I want for Christmas? “Nothing but our continued friendship And joy for all mankind!”   But tonight, back at home After having a chance to think I still want what I said But I don’t wish for that alone.   Tonight, I wish for lasting true love Not just for me, but for one and all. May we all find that special someone Who lights the way even on our darkest days?   Someone who makes your hear...

We have been friends for years Meeting for the first time at my workplace Where you soon became a regular   We started talking day by day Our friendship grew And so did my feelings for you.   Now we talk regularly You know all about me and my life And are even head over heels about my children.   I can’t help but smile as my heart skips a beat When you come and surprise us With your weekend visits.   Now I am scared I wan...

To me you are wonderful So kind and caring Who would do anything to help a friend I think of you as my rock and confidant Which is why this is so very hard And hurts so much Its been brought to my attention That I am holding you back Restricting your freedom And monopolizing your time Sure this could be pure jealousy But just in case it is not, I made a decision. I've always been told That if you love something You need t...

Each moment we spend together Always means so much Reality showing that shared time Loving affection and heartfelt communication Are a most precious gift.   But what about when things fall apart When actions don’t match words And long silences grow obvious Those involved feel alone And so unwanted.   When questions are asked And insecurities grow If no answers are found Or the other is uninterested in talking It is most d...

The tears stream down her face as she remembers the detailed news The doctor gave to her She lays on the bedCurled up tightly into a ball Her knees hugged to her chest. As she begins dealing with her nightmare The memories of her past flash before her eyes And she realizes she has never been as alone asShe feels right now, in this instance. Her family are all too caught up in their lives To even take a moment to acknowled...

Looking at the blank page in front of her She realizes that she could fill it a million times over With all her thoughts and emotions Currently running through her veins. But what is it that she feels she really needs to say Is it thank you for the all the love and support? Or maybe that she’s sorry? No, its all that and more… You see as much as she is going to fight With all she believes and all the love she holds dear S...

For her.. Its already been one hell of a year Filled with lost friendships and finances Broken promises And a family that just don’t care. For her… She sits alone by the phone Waiting for an important call It will forever change her life As it holds the key to her future. For her… She flicks through photos Remembering all the friends she’s made The moments of sadness and tears Mixed with silliness and pure joy. For them.....

She stands on the edge of a virtual cliffinching closer with each new dayThinking life is just getting too difficultand no one would miss her anyway. Taking another step closerfeeling the pain closing innot just her ownbut those she holds most dear to her heart. Staring out she thinksabout how she will miss themsome have been more like familythan her real blood ones. Her mind then drifts to himabout how they haven't known...

Although we haven’t known each other longI enjoy curling up in your lapListening to you shareStories memories from your past. Each moment sharedLearning something newThat reveal precious detailsAbout the inner workings of your heart. The softly spoken words and gentle caressesAfter standing in the backgroundWatching you with othersIs not what you’d expect. Running my fingers across your cheekAs your eyes shine brightAnd y...

 She is a big beautiful woman about five foot six with shoulder length rusty red hair and hazel eyes. In her opinion, she was nothing special (although others told her often she was). She made the effort to help anyone she met without expecting anything but their respect in return.She often felt like a failure in love because all her past relationships had either been abusive or never lasted long. However, even though she...

Friendship is not just about good timesIt is about walking in and sitting downAs others walk out.It doesn’t focus on past choices or mistakesAs they shall never over shadowthe good memories we continue to share.It’s about being theresupporting one anotherhelping to fight battlesaiding in achieving goalsbeing by one another’s sidewhen sight of your own strengthsare nowhere to been seen.So, live for today and cherish every...