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Keepers of Secrets
Its amazing what treasures are hidden in plain sight. Entire civilizations existing in secret, right above our heads within the shadows of leaves. As summer turns to fall the green leaves change to bright red, yellow, or orange; before these keepers of secrets fade to brown and float slowly to the ground where they await…
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Disability is NOT Inability
Most people wonder, at some point in their lives, why there are so many poverty stricken people in the world. When we envision the impoverished, most picture someone unclean, unintelligent, maybe a drunk or a gambler. However, not many people realize how many of these impoverished people are living with a disability. There may not…
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Arcade Wish
With sheer will I push my wish up toward the stars illuminating the night sky. I imagine it bouncing around like a pinball, can actually hear the digitized ‘clang‘ as it ricochets between the glittering specks, or the metallic ‘ping‘ of the air hockey puck careening against the barriers as it crosses the rink. I…
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Invisible
I’m here when you are ready for me. I’ll be waiting where you left me. Always here, always waiting; For you to see me. For you to hear me. I am your lost memory, Your forgotten moment. But I am still here waiting, In the darkest recesses or your mind And I am still here…
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The Question
(story originally written in 2008) “Want some skittles Liz?” Bella asked Liz took one hand off the wheel of the car to grab the chewy, sugary orbs. “Can I ask you a question?” Bella flipped her shoulder length wavy brown hair over her shoulder as she looked at her sister. “What?” she replied to her…
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~Moments~
It has been said that, “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away.” At the age of 31 there have been many moments that have helped to shape my life. From learning to ride a bike when I was five, and falling…
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Daily Struggles
That feeling as though you are confined. Your mind a labyrinth consisting only of dead ends.
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Misconceptions
When something is misunderstood or misinterpreted it effects one’s entire surroundings. Not only may feelings be hurt without cause or intent; friendships may be destroyed, groups dispersed, work may suffer, undeniable pain may be felt in one’s heart, and soul. Converse, discuss, and DEFINE the purpose; find the true meaning. Do not allow these confusions…
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Monkey Bread
I am in the middle of a canyon, the decision of which path to take, which side to climb, impossible to make. I feel like I am being pulled apart. I am a sticky sweet loaf of Monkey Bread, served on Christmas morning, loved ones each tearing off a sugary cube and devouring my very…
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Search for You (Fall For You ~ Secondhand Serenade)
The best thing about tonight’s that I’m not freezing Could it be that I can finally feel my toes? I know that you think you’re just wool knitting But to me you are so much more than clothes So hold your breath Because tonight will be the night that I will search for you Under…