It was a beautiful Spring morning The birds were chirping The smell of grass and lilacs Permeated the house As the fresh air Whisked through the windows Preparing us for the perfect day We had our routine down Get up Get dressed Eat breakfast Brush hair Brush teeth...
I am afraid To tell my daughter She’s beautiful One mother shared I am afraid She will come to believe That her value Is only found in her looks I am afraid She will become Vain Focused on her appearance Self absorbed I am afraid To tell my daughter She’s beautiful...
I try my best to keep things In my house As free from chemicals As possible It doesn’t always work out that way Ya see I primarily clean with vinegar and baking soda But every now and then I have to use me a little Softscrub To feel as if I am really getting in there...
Second grade was coming He knew who he wanted as a teacher He spoke about it all summer long As if putting out a prayer For what he wanted for himself The notice came Within you will discover Who your teacher will be He did not care about his friends Whether they...
Riley has always been VERY clear that she has not wanted to get her ears pierced…VERY CLEAR. And I have been VERY CLEAR that I was thrilled with that because she wasn’t going to get her ears pierced until she was 12 anyhow…Phew! Until last week when she...
He was loving soccer this year Until He had a game and toward the end He played goalie When scored upon He melted down HARD Afterward Declaring his IMMENSE DISLIKE For the game of soccer Swearing to never play again For several weeks He went to practice and was FINE...
Since childhood, Kristine has been called a “seeker with an opinion”. She always felt different as if she were merely witnessing life happen around her…
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