Another year and another Labor day spent working. Only a half day, thanks to my friend, Sonia. She is working the first half of the day and I am taking the second half. I would rather not work at all, but economically that isn't a wise idea. As it is this month, I may be …
Author: rosereads
A writer, a poet and all around book lover. I write for the same reason that I read, because it fills my life with joy and meaning. Books and a love of words has given me a career and once a trip abroad.
A dear friend suggested that I turn my love of books into this blog. So, here we are. As a full time teacher, you can expect me to do my homework and post at least once a week.
Retrospect
Last Sunday night, I penned a blog trying to fulfill a commitment to my readers and it came out all wrong. I wanted to express my frustration at parts of my life. But, the words they weren't.....They were true, but still awkward. They were in that moment in time the truth, but not all truths …
Connection
This flesh. This creamy curvy flesh Craving one whose soul touch it Whose only crime was loyalty Begs for a sweet Sweet release And starves day by day For its crime Passion And loyalty Things praised in ages past Cast out for being needy And clingy Some of us are not with it Not up …
Where are your shoes?
It was a harmless question. I didn't have any shoes on. But really isn't a big deal. I am an adult. My shoes were in my hands. And they were broken. I told her and she smiled and went on, walking on concrete all the way to my car. She walked on a head as …
Dreams
I dream, I die.. I dream, I live, My dreams crash down with a word, I dream, I die...I dream, I live.. My dreams are the phoenix, Rising continuously from the ashes... of a fire burning through and through Bright and beautiful I am reborn, Only to be free for a moment, A moment of …
Writing Blood Child
Where to begin? The first sentence of any piece of writing is often the hardest. My first lines generally pop into my head and once I get it down on paper the story or blog takes off from there. Since my process is so organic it is difficult for me to just take a topic …
School Year Begins Again
This is going to be a mini-post. Nothing more than a string of thoughts binding together an experience yet to come. This morning, I start the school year again. Things have changed and they have stayed the same. I am nervous and comfortable at this point with the first day of school. I have prepared …
KickStarting Murder
Yesterday evening, I launched my first KickStarter Project to help cover the publishing costs of bring my novella, Blood Child, to life. It is bit scary since all Kickstarter Projects are all or nothing affairs. If I don't make my goal of $850.00 then I won't receive any of the funds pledged. So any and …
Cardboard Box Contemplations
Several of my friends are moving. New homes and new starts. That's what I think of moving. A chance to begin again even if nothing else is changing. Changing your most intimate spaces can bring the breath of fresh air that a life needs. There is a part of me that has been discontent for …
Modern Woman
I am told that I have it all But the things I want Didn't come with my college education or the career achievements that I have worked so hard for The mind I spent so much time cultivating seems more of a detriment Than an advantage And the frivolous girls who didn't believe in feminism …
Lucinda Rose 