In just two short days, I will be stepping up to the mike and reading my poetry aloud to a group of people for the first time since college. Then, I was in a small circle and we were all sharing our poems and songs. It was small and close. Intimate and safe. Now, I …
Tag: writing
Riders on the Storm
The original blog for today has been trashed. I was being whining and feeling sorry for myself. There are some very understandable reasons for my current melancholy and I am sure no one would fault me for being a little down. Nonetheless, the universe doesn't need any more complaints unleashed into the chaos that swirls …
Letting Go..
Recently, I discovered that one of my favorite authors was ending a series that I have been reading for the better part of ten years. It saddens me, but I get it. She needs to me move on and it is time for us to let go Sookie Stackhouse and her fangy friends. Charlaine Harris's …
Papa and Momma’s Story
Papa and Momma don't dance down the lane They don't skip to my lou or any such thing He has a limp from the war says he fell out of bed with a whore, But that ain't the truth Because truth ain't pretty or nice And Momma has been through too much A husband who …
Expressing Gratitude
Expressing Gratitude. The day that I interviewed for my first teaching job, I meet a red haired goddess who welcomed me to the school as if I already had the job. She probably had some inside information, but still I remember thinking after talking to her that I wanted this job more than anything in …
Walking into History
Upon a gilded balcony, history along with a couple of jokes was made. Jorge became Francis and the world was given another reason to hope. A good and humble, he thinks more of the poor than himself and now is pope. He choose to walk a simple path , may God's grace shine down, As …
Finished, Well Almost..
When I wrote the ending for my novella last week, I rejoiced. I openly declared it finished. This is the longest writing project that I have brought to an ending. Moments later I realized that the ending was really just another beginning. Now, I have to run through the draft while I shop for editor …
The End is Nigh…
Or so I hope. The weekend was not as productive as I had hoped. Sleep over took most of it. There was some editing and housework in between naps. Bring my novella to a conclusion has proven far harder than I imagined and that is without the cold or the impending state testing. My students …
Working Sick Day
Yesterday, I came home from school sick. An impressive feat for a school teacher since it involved obtain the principal's permission. I slept most of the day with Luke on my feet preventing me from going anywhere. Thanks to Sonia, I had dinner made for me while I continued napping on her sofa. A nice …
Preview from Another Pen
A wonderful excerpt from a book sure to become a classic.
Lucinda Rose 