The waters, they do that
The oceans stirs in me a peace I can’t explain, I am filled with joy and though my mind is constantly always deep in thought, I am well rested..the waters, […]
My Daffodils
Buying groceries is the most tedious and my least liked errand, but what I do enjoy about the grocery store is seeing all the beautiful bouquets of flowers. Flowers just […]
Confessions of a PICU nurse
I am really nervous to write this, but being a writer somehow equates to vulnerability. And it seems that there’s always at least one person who’s life is touched by […]
What about me
Well, what about me? We would be lying to ourselves if we denied that we live in a “what about me” era. And even if our minds didn’t quite go […]
Passionate Love Affair
My first Valentines date was completely special. It wasn’t extravagant or fancy. We had drinks and appetizers. He ordered his Stella and I ordered my mojito and in case you […]
Alone isn’t lonely
There is a misconception that those who are alone are lonely. What I have come to learn is that alone and lonely are two different things. You can be surrounded […]
Walk this world with me
My darling Cessna Take me with you On all your travels In your heart Let me be Hold my hand Walk this world with me To places near and far […]
When the holidays are hard and rejoicing seems nearly impossible
I love the holidays! They help me get through the cold winter months. Somehow the holiday music and lights spread cheer among everyone. There seems to be so much to […]
The Advice of Christians
Christians can sometimes offer the best advice because their advice is for the most part is biblical. It was around this time last year, I was sitting around with a […]
My Only Mistake Was That I Loved
My only mistake was that I loved, and that I loved deeply. It isn’t the pain that I regret, the pain reminds me it is real. Everything I felt, everything […]
A day is coming
I close my eyes, and there you are. You’re gentle heart, you’re loving gestures. If you knew my past, you would comprehend my ways. I close my eyes, and your […]
The desires of my heart
I have come to understand that what I desire and what I want are two very different things. The things that I want change with every season of my life […]
Μου λείπεις.
My heart is yearning for you. “Μου λείπεις” You are missing from me, my beloved, You are missing from me. In Greek you don’t say, “I miss you”. It is […]
The Thief of Joy
It’s true, comparing ourselves to others robs us of our joy. Today I learned just how much it does. Sometimes comparisons can be beneficial, if we use them to better […]
Fernweh
There is a deep longing ache inside my heart. An ache for the unknown. The Germans said it best, “fernweh”. I don’t think the American English translation does it justice, […]
Even salt looks like sugar
It deeply saddens me sometimes when we care so much about someone, trust them, and wish the best for them and yet, their motives aren’t as pure as ours. Sometimes […]
