Pen and Paper Stories. Vacation for the mind.
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Emotional Slave
Clinched fists and empty hands So begins the day. Wasted hours and stolen minutes Are embellished by the clock. The sun rises and sets Yet there is no change seen. Flowers bloom and grass is green But nothing feels alive. Walking the street and breathing air Offers no real change. The vein of regret restricts…
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Dream Death
My rainbow had color And my life a chance; I never questioned the leap. I ignored the word NO- And fought for yes- Never missing a beat. But then came thought- And double questions; Leading me to this place. My dreams are lost- And the colors grey; I’ve even lost my taste. Where did I…
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Human Kind
Animalia is your Kingdom Chordata is your Phylum A Subphylum of Vertebrata And a class Mammalia another item. There is a Sub in the Class- And Eutheria is the name; An Order called Primata With a Suborder Anthropidea for fame. Your spinal cord and vertebrae Are in the shape of an S Making the family…
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Easter
Forgiveness is a chore- Needing to be exhausted by all. Like a home… Disaster builds quickly when avoided. Hatred is the foundation- Framing stone in your heart. Forgiveness is freedom- Exonerating your spirit. For He forgave your transgressions- So like His.. Your spirit would live. Rise to the occasion- Happy Easter!
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Wasted Energy
The mind is terrible to waste- Aimlessly running thoughts… Only to have bent meanings. Ridiculous articles of advice- Purposes to avoid writing a thing. Perhaps the same problem? Simply writings words on a page… Failed to turn me on.
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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 in the joke- You woke…
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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 to get to the school…
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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 possess…. So that I may…
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Lily
Playing outside is good for you!
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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 fragrance passed… We embrace what…
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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 white. Prejudice was simply a…
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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 I ask you to be…
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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.
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LIFE LESSONS
Perfection is temporary- And a lie that lasts… Tomorrow should be your goal- Possibilities will be vast. Not knowing what you had- Makes no difference to you now.. So go with what you knew- Avoid having a cow. Hate is a blinding emotion- Love has that reputation too… Don’t use the ignorance of…
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Dear Peyton Manning
Dear Peyton Manning, I am not going to lie I thought you were nuts To continue to play the game. I knew you were great The master of football- And the world all knew you by name. I was afraid to be a fan- And relax your first season- You graced the Bronco’s team. But…
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Morning
So tired my eyes And empty my brain From the sleepless nights I sleep. So frustrated I feel As the dread sits in From Monday’s alarm beep. So here I go And up I get To pay the bill’s need. So comes the day And ripe the hour Of confidence to heed. So goodbye the…
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Playing God
The story is mine- The scene is set- The protagonist knows- What you’ll come to regret. I own the right- To make you do what you do- So much that can’t be changed- Because I own you! Will you be happy or sad? Will you live or die? So many truths to discover- In the…
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AGING
What did I do? I moved. What did I feel? Pain. What does this mean? Age sucks! Who is my friend? Ice. Who is my best friend? Ibuprofen. Why? My knee was mad. THE END
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Oscars
Tonight… While the Oscars air… I’m more excited about my new kitten. I’m so glad I had something better to do!!
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Freezing Fantasy
I don’t know why I did it, but the goal wasn’t to hurt anyone. It was a moment that deserved thinking beyond myself but I ignored it. I ignored everything that should have mattered. My frustration had been building for months. I was lonely, empty, and on fire with a desire to feel alive again.…
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Politician definition by Merriam-Webster and ME
I found this interesting and it explains why politicians are so disappointing. Here is Webster’s definition: “A person primarily interested in political office for selfish or other narrow usually shortsighted reasons.” I think our choices look more bleak with each debate. BUT now I know politicians are just doing their job. Sad! My definition is…
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Idiots!
Why do you come back? And annoy me like you do? I thought I was clear yesterday! Was it not enough for you? You cannot drive! Your head is up your ass! It is not my fault I went around you… But your stupidity increased my need to pass. If you are looking at your…
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Oh…
Oh Comfort… When did you become so bad? Oh Thrill… When did you become something to fear? Oh Youth… Why did I resent you so? Oh Age… Where did my moments go? Oh Memory… How did you get so close? Oh Time… Thank you for one more chance. Oh Brain… Don’t you fail me yet.…
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Dear Life
Dear Life, I remember living so many years ago- And life was simple then. Sunny days were spent outside, And fun was what it should have been. Winter storms were a blast when over- Because forts and snowballs were fun. And when Mom called us all inside, We were sad the day was done. I…
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You can only control YOU!
I consider myself an intelligent person, but there are times when I am a slow learner. I make a lot of mistakes when I am learning, but when I finally learn the lesson my blonde hair gets browner. The toughest life lesson for me was understanding addiction, addicts and how it all has nothing to…
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Intelligence beyond your IQ
How smart are you? Do you know your IQ? Is that what makes you smart? Or is intelligence deeper than an IQ score? Forbes Magazine published an article last year about successful people. No where on the list is a high IQ score. The article stated 10 traits of successful people. The traits listed were: Appreciate…
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MONDAY
It started with a panic. A rude awakening. But first time was a charm To shut up the damn thing. It is the alarm Alerting you the week will start. But the first day is the worst And I take the defeat to heart. I lay in bed Avoiding getting ready. Dreading the day That…
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Circle of Life
I remember the turn I forget the direction I know there was a spin A distant reflection. I remember insanity I forget how to make it stop I know a cry was heard A distant life. I remember panic I forget peace I think a distant memory. A time space. I remember a straight line…
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Don’t let your HABITS stand in your way
One of the most powerful books I have ever read is The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. I recommend listening to this book, and having a copy to read and reference later on. I know that anyone who reads or listens to the book will relate to it. Although a lot of the book deals with…
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