The Solstice Sun has set And my heart resides with you So on this Christmas morning, My heart belongs to you...
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.
The One I Didn’t Buy…
Like many Americans, I buy holiday gifts for loved ones and friends. This year, I labored over one gift in particular; not the actually gift, but the idea of giving this person another gift. Normally, I am not the kind of who keeps a gift tally. If I give you a gift, I don't expect …
P.S. A New Poem
*Normally, I would place notes at the end of the poem, but this is one that I wrote when I was in the sixth or seventh grade. Sharing it is a bit scary. I made only minor changes to it here. Looking back through the poems that I have written over the years is a …
New Adventures
Each year between Samhain (The Celtic New Year) and New Year's Eve, I make a list of goals for the next year. I think of it has my trial period between the old and new year. A time of reflection. The list is mix of practical and intangible items. No matter how I craft the …
It’s Going To Be A Bloody Winter
Review of Undead of Winter - Nine Zombie Tales from Armand Rosamilia, Brent Abell, Suzannobb, Jonah Buck, R.S. Pyne, Tim Lieder, Blaze McRob, Lisa McCourt Hollar, and Carole Gill When I picked up this book, I didn't realize that it was actually a collection of short stories. I saw something on Twitter that snatched it. …
Now I pray….
Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray my soul no longer weeps, If I dream before I wake, I pray my soul the Lord doth make, to fly free and high above the sorrows, To live and love for each tomorrow. *This is my own adaption of a common bedtime prayer; writing it …
A Heart At Half-Mast
In 1994, I was a scared, shy and wholly naive girl when I entered VA Tech as a freshman. My parents dropped me off and then quickly departed to make the five hour journey home. My years wandering through the castle like buildings would be spend learning more than just academics. I grew into a …
The Cosmic 2×4
Everything happens for a reason. It may sound dreamy or idealistic, but the older I get the stronger my faith in that concepts becomes. The universe just doesn’t always tell you the reason, which is highly annoying. Then there are times like this afternoon when things line up right, but still leaving you wondering. At …
Lies…
A lifetime played according to rules never spoken subscribed to beliefs never understood. <> Lead by the hand to Charon's dock with rubies flowing dripping pooling at the Ferryman's feet. <> No coin for payment thrown into Death's river surrounded by Styx's icy embrace. <> Washed and reborn with Hades' kiss.....
Out of Sight
Out of sight, out of mind, No time to keep your word, Another promise un-kept, Another day without you...
Lucinda Rose 