Blow My Way

Photo by Mikhail Nilov on Pexels.com There are days when I woke up to my boyfriend But I only thought of you If you were okay? And if you met anyone new? I dreamed that I would run into you In the city That we would have a second chance A last hurrah A final … Continue reading Blow My Way

Keep Laughing

Photo by Godisable Jacob on Pexels.com The pain may hurt you. Your friends may see your struggle and desert you. But laughter is the best medicine you will ever find. Because it makes the day bearable when the clouds form overhead. It makes the tears taste like bitter honey. It makes the hot coals turn … Continue reading Keep Laughing

The Mission of Writers

Photo by SamuelFrancisJohnson Writing is a nasty business. One minute you're speaking with your whole heart. Baring the issues of your soul on a white paper that seems endless. The next minute your words dry up like a shallow puddle of water on a hot summer’s day. The words fade to black and the feeling … Continue reading The Mission of Writers

Brave

Photo by Nachelle Nocom on Pexels.com Brave Hot lead makes the sky tremble But it doesn't keep the block empty Minivans rolling, trains cruising CTA buses are steady moving Indoor eating is half way shutdown But the fried chicken spot Has a line of cars stretched around the block Weave still getting laid, Miraculously the … Continue reading Brave