sadness – Words that must be heard

Window

I have difficulty understanding many things. I have difficulty understanding family dynamics, since mine were such a mess. I have difficulty understanding what it means to have a true friend, someone who comes to see you in the hospital, or who remembers your birthday, or who sends you encouraging notes. I do not have oneContinue reading “Window”

Here? Now?

Through tears again this morning, I see breaks in the clouds. Lines of color playing off the flakes of snow. Damp ground smelling like the promise of Spring. Of hope. Of something beautiful yet to come. I can only hope, and wait and see. I can only love those around me a little more dearly,Continue reading “Here? Now?”

Locked Door

I knew that the bathroom door lock was easily popped, but I had nowhere else to hide. I had my phone and my exacto knife and was holding the door closed with my legs. He was pounding from the outside, wanting to be let in. I could not breath as the sobbs were closing myContinue reading “Locked Door”