Other Writing

The air inside the cabin was unsettled

Their leaving abrupt

The stone hearth fire burned low

Only a bed of orange embers shone

Above hung a kettle forgotten

Water long gone cold

Plates were placed perfectly on the table across from each other

Forks lay on the top of the leftover food

Chairs pushed back from the table

A coat lies crumbled on the floor

Muddy boots next to it

One upright, one laid on its side

The back door slightly ajar

Letting in the cool draft from outside

It stirs the strands of my loose...

My body goes through changes

Stretching to form the life growing inside me

The day comes for you to arrive

Fluids gushing from me

Labor takes twelve hours

Finally, I hold you in my arms

Tears flow down my cheeks at the sight of you

I never knew this love before

Unconditional, Forever

Sleepless nights start now

There's joy in rocking you back to sleep

Hoping I am a good mom

Knowing I'll do anything for you

Those nights fly by

Now, you're dressing yourself

Mismatched socks, pants , and a shirt that don't...

This morning started off great until I started having stomach pains. They don't feel the same as when I went into labor with my son, Rio. I don't feel any pelvic pressure yet. I know I'm close, though. Biscuit, my fox familiar, has been following me around.

The house desperately needs cleaning before the baby arrives. Dust has collected in corners I've overlooked for months. Cleaning and chores have been more difficult during this pregnancy. The baby is constantly moving, especially when I'm...

This is the first vacation I've taken, and I've actually left my home area. I usually stay at home, do things around the house, and veg out on the couch. I would prefer to be at home versus going out. I am not a party girl. I never have been, even in high school and college. I guess that is why I have never had many friends. I only have one close friend now.

I have never understood the need to see the world. I am content at home. My mom talked me into taking a vacation away from home. She...

As I lay on the floor looking out the window, I saw the dark gray sky pouring rain. It was the perfect summer storm. Lightning streaked across the sky. I could feel the heat from outside through the screen door. I was sweaty from the humidity in the air. Thunder crashed in the background as he hit me in the face again. I threw my arms over my head, “Please stop.” My heart ached as I screamed in pain, "I want you to love me as much as I love you," and I wept.

Jack laughed in my face, “You are...