My Happy Self

What is My Happy Self? My Happy Self, to me, is defined by being in a state of feeling the most purest joy within my heart and soul. Happiness as we know, is not a constant state of being. It fluctuates, disappears, comes in waves, and varies in intensity. When …

Writing when distractions and reasoning are in battle

Distractions – First level Distractions pop their little heads up constantly, all vying for attention. My attention. Each one wants to draw me further away from my writing. “If you tend to me” says one as another swiftly interrupts, shouting “You will feel much better if you spend time with …

The Gentleman

The touch of a handA warm embraceThe scent of the manHis aging faceEyes that glintA smile so wideThe look of happinessConcealing pain insideStoic in stanceLearned so long agoBe upright and brightHe was told to showProper around ladiesIs how he actsNot a swear word passesWith his dad, this was a pactCourteous …