This has to be my most obnoxious book review ever. Why? Because I'm about to "review" a 300+ page memoir about friends that I've only read some 100 pages of. In other words, I'm going to talk about a book I've only read one-third way through. As far as book reviewers go, I must surely … Continue reading Book Review — “My Glory Was I Had Such Friends”
Mister "No-Need" Let me introduce to you The latest member of my familyHis name is Mister "No-Need"Would you like to know who he is? He's our youngest who says "No Need" Every other playful minuteIt drives his mom and dadCompletely and totally ballistic "Would you like to attend drum class, son?"No Need! Dad, that's my … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #134
Hey! You might remember exactly a month ago today, I posted about attending my first synchronous online memoir writing course, lasting eight weekly sessions. No? Well, please do check out that post. Then, what I'm sharing below will be more meaningful, when you return here to read it. You see, for this course that I'm … Continue reading “Clouds in my heart” — another memoir chapter excerpt
Public speaking's a dread Standing before themAll I need right nowSome measure of peace, assuranceNot always easily found I've always been timidScared of saying something wrongBelieving I'm not good enoughEmbarrassed to be seen too long For if they get to know meSurely they'll see all my flawsI can't let them think less of meSo I … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #133
Do I really have permission to indulge daily in "a memory of comfort" in order to "grow my emotional tank"? This question has dogged me since my latest counseling session on Tuesday. Even though it's been two years now since I started visiting a counselor monthly to work through unresolved matters in my life, I … Continue reading Indulging daily in “a memory of comfort” to “grow my emotional tank”
Back Pain = Aging Hey you, Back PainYes you, Back StrainSince when did I give you permissionTo invade my life without remission? So many moments you've disruptedMy smooth and easy livingLeaving me literally flat on my backUnable to be swinging or carrying My children or my furnitureMy luggage or my optimistic futureNow there's only fearful … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #132
I know Mother's Day is tomorrow, and I know it's the time for every mom to receive flowers, treats, and presents. But unfortunately, this isn't that kind of celebratory post. So, if you're looking for something to warm your hearts and inspire you to celebrate this annual day of recognizing your great mom, stop reading … Continue reading A sobering Mother’s Day reminder from my mom
Words FROM me are words FOR me I’ve been asking myself where all my muses have goneIt feels like I’m all alone now, no rhyme / sign / songThe how when what who where or whyI’m still posting these horrible meaningless linesThat are sounding to me less and less, well, fine. It’s as if I’ve … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #131
We fought hard not to. Until we couldn't. This is the story of our toilet renovations that started three days ago. But in case you're wondering, this isn't a soiled and sordid tale about bowel movements and stinky water closets. This is a story about what truly matters in life. Sorry, I'm getting ahead of … Continue reading How renovating a toilet taught me what truly matters!
The Art of Losing Just read somewhere So let me shareThe Art of LosingDoesn't have to be crippling When you accept the flusterRelease the need to musterThe Art of LosingCan actually be freeing! Even when something we loseBrings on the bluesLike money or car keysDon't mean we can't shoot the breeze Take a byte-size momentTo … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #130
