Great betrayal

Comrades are never ditched they march to the same beat carry the other on shoulders or strong, but tired arms but they go together History speaks of the great betrayal they froze in time waiting for help which did not arrive -nevertheless they stayed together ifeafter50forwomen.com/2019/12/16/what-do-you-see-8/

Difference

you can’t touch me optimistic armor I wear   prickly thorns around…. my softnesss doesn’t care   my core burns bright dampeners don’t dare   does it make a difference you’re there, or not there? https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2019/11/25/what-do-you-see-5/ https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2019/11/25/what-do-you-see-5/

Psychopaths

It is the same beast again. She is known to be a strong woman, committed to her various missions in life. She takes enmity in her stride, and hurts just enough to make way for herself. There is no interest in the enemy after her work is accomplished. She has never felt the need, nor … Continue reading Psychopaths

Flash

I strike gold. The color of the dragon has changed. “Mom, it’s the flashlight from outside, which makes the painting look different.” The little one contributes his two cents. “A blue dragon denotes laziness. A golden one is wise and forgiving.” “Well, then … whom will you forgive?” I like the twinkle in his ten-year … Continue reading Flash

Last moments

hands clutching on to a spent life slipping away like sand each particle -a story with forward and backward links   hands fearful of the unknown assume the past is a safe place but not the soul flying away -leaving a broken shell in search of new shelters wholesome and whole https://helenevaillant.com/2019/06/11/what-do-you-see-june-11-2019/

Sneaky Snoopy

Sneaky Snoopy hangs on to every word I use as an alibi to escape that boring dinner   sets up Dad against me just because I ignored him (Snoopy) in the ball   Sneaky Snoopy will show up on my window sill as I prep and preen for my play date   I might … … Continue reading Sneaky Snoopy