Underneath it All

Daily writing promptWhat’s a moment when a stranger completely restored your faith in people?View all responses Several years ago I met a man through a few mutual associates. I am usually skeptical of people and I don’t become close to anyone for reasons that would make a novel. However, he sat patiently in my room, drawing a sketch of my deceased aunt’s nightstand which was broken while the…

I was reading through my poetry on my blog and found this poem I had written in 2001 when my boyfriend and I split up. We actually were on and off again until 2006. We stayed together until 2015. He later spent almost 7 years in prison and was released in 2023. After 25 days of being free, he overdosed on fentanyl. So, this poem is a reminder of how our loved ones can be gone within the blink of…

Write your guide to setting healthy boundaries in relationships. Before beginning any relationship, boundaries need to be set, and once those boundaries are crossed, the relationship should end because the disrespect will only get worse. Here’s my list of what is important in any relationship. Communication – if you can’t communicate with one another there’s no point in starting a…

Tonight I can write the saddest linesI loved her, and sometimes she loved me too. Pablo Neruda Badge by Laura @ riddlefromthemiddle.com This is for One Liner Wednesday. Follow the above link to participate in the prompt.

She was used to taking the world as it was, she’d never have guessed you could get what you wanted by asking for it. Janet Fitch – Paint it Black This is for One Liner Wednesday with Linda Hall. To participate, just follow the link for instructions. Hope everyone had a safe Memorial Weekend and Memorial Day!

The world is suffering from a shortage of love, between nations and individuals, and something drastic and dramatic is needed to meet this hunger Frank Sinatra Famous quote by Frank Sinatra (Credit: Instagram/Grammy) This quote is for One Liner Wednesday with Linda. Go to her blog to link to the prompt. Hope everyone has a safe Easter and a fun weekend!

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What is the greatest gift someone could give you? The greatest gift someone could ever give me is the gift of honesty. It’s so hard these days to find a friend or a significant other that values honesty over foolish deciept. The impression that sticks in MY mind comes within 15 minutes of meeting someone. Every person that I meet for the 1st time has one opportunity to be honest with me, be real…

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