Month: Sep 2018

When grief strikes

Shock overwhelms. Daggers of pain shoot at my heart. My throat dries up.  My body goes numb.    Disbelief pangs.  Is this really happening?  No. You can’t be dead.  Broken.  I shatter like glass banging on the floor.  I attempt to cry, but pain knocks me into a cold unconsciousness.    Betrayal.  How could you […]

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After a long day

After a long day, I just want to come home to you. I want to hold you close, Feel the warmth of your embrace, Look into your eyes, And know that I am loved. I want to kick off my heels, Wash off my make up, And take off the mask of togetherness and productivity. […]

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