Tag Archives: VJWC

In Between

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Maggie C

In those moments between asleep and awake, with dreams still sweet upon our tongues, their fragrance lingering in our minds, that is the time to decide if we are dreaming awake or dreaming asleep, and whether we want to keep … Continue reading →

Posted in humanity, poetry | Tagged choices, dreams, sleep, VJWC | 7 Comments

Tax Day

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Maggie C

April Fifteen, Tax Day. Doesn’t much matter to me, mine are pretty simple. No investments, no dependents, one job. On the job that day, as a matter of fact. Working the southbound toll booth where traffic comes off the bridge … Continue reading →

Posted in humanity, poetry, serious stuff | Tagged relationships, VJWC | 2 Comments

Checking In

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Maggie C

Day Four of NaPoWriMo. And now for today’s (optional) prompt, inspired by Teicher’s poem “Son“. One thing you might notice about this poem is that it is sad, but that it doesn’t generate that feeling through particularly emotional words. The … Continue reading →

Posted in daily prompt, humanity, poetry, serious stuff | Tagged aging, elder care, farewells, leaving, NaPoWriMo 2019, nursing home, sad, sonnet, VJWC | 13 Comments

Asking Bella

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Maggie C

From where did you come, and where did you go before you came here to me? What happened to make you fear crates and loud noises and the prospect of being left alone? Who put you in a cell with … Continue reading →