Pen And Paper Stories

  • Spring Sarcasm

    Sunday, March 20th, you marched in- With fair weather in tow. But by Wednesday, March 23rd The Spring’s sarcasm was snow. Not just a flake or minor inch- For that simply wouldn’t do. No, instead eighteen inches or more- Was the updated forecast for you. But to show some faith… Listen ⇢

    Spring Sarcasm

  • Mantis 

    My senses are excellent- And my stance unique- A keen sense to find you… Making you weak. My eyes are large- My legs are long- My spikes make for a firm grip… You can’t be strong. My head swivels- Which is special too. Other insects can’t do that… Including you.… Listen ⇢

  • YESTERDAY WAS MY WORST DAY AS A PARENT

    My 12 year old son has epilepsy. He was diagnosed with Petit Mal seizures (often referred to as absent seizures) in 3rd grade, but he had dramatically improved with medication since then. Everything changed yesterday around 2:00 p. My husband called me, because the school called him, to tell him… Listen ⇢

  • Judgements

    Please come a little closer… What do you see? You are only close enough- If you can judge me. How close do you have to be? Before that’s what you do? Are more than my looks needed- Before it comes from you? Tell me your rights… Or the privileges you… Listen ⇢

    Judgements

  • Lily

    Playing outside is good for you! Listen ⇢

  • BEING

       We shine so bright-As we start our lives… Gracing the world around us.   We spring to life- And observe some death… Being both independent and helpless.   We embrace our role- And struggle with faith… With each new day we see,   But in the end- As the… Listen ⇢

  • The Secret to Life

       I will admit I feel confused-By many articles and writings I have read. The life people describe isn’t one that I have lived- And the blessing is mine I guess.   I didn’t grow up in a world of us and them- Or drawing a line between black and… Listen ⇢

  • Patience 

       What is the point of speaking…If you can’t hear what I say? What is the point of touching you….         If you can’t feel me?  What is the point of giving you more….           If you ignore what you’ve received? Why would… Listen ⇢

  • CYCLE

       Are you my friend in misery? Or are you just my enemy? Do I know the difference? Promises come in circles- Circles have no end… Maybe that is why- We live in a vicious cycle… Because the promise has no end. Listen ⇢

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