I am thankful and celebrating today. I’m sitting on a knitting box. My neighbour’s overwhelmingly colourful, cluttered living room feels like a sweat box as I watch her pull her blankets tighter. Believe it or not, I’m smiling, ignoring the sweat gathering at my nape. Chatting, learning, eating cake and pretending to drink tea. Sounds less than marvelous to most I guess- but it is. Inviting the women of my tiny street, my...
What does a number mean? Can one's thoughts truly be scored? Is this a race, winning the highest vote? Many shun the chance to shine Others boast, thinking they are tops While some prefer to just try It is not winning that brings joy The challenge defies the hidden The need to voice a line is grand The soul is filled with happiness Exhaling true emotion Words penned that soothe the mind Not all have the balls to write To...
How proud I am of my four Amazons as I watch them troop wearily back from another hard fought sortie in the brutal categories of storiesspace. With six votes they think they've failed me, but their bleeding wounds are a testament to their fearless endeavors and loyalty.They are my Invincibles, they fight with words and charge screaming into battle dressed in loin cloth skirts and leather strap sandals on their feet. Chain...
