Coffee Shop Chatter: A FF55 post

coed enthralled...

w/college boy reciting his poetic art

over herbal tea

soccer moms relaxing

between carpools, laughing

over lattes, decaf non-fat

old timers debating

politics, mourning youth,

over steamy mugs, strong & black

professors tutoring

students, sharing knowledge

over hazelnut red-eyes

Today’s blend,

staining my cup

while eavesdropping to

coffee shop chatter

in caffeinated air 

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Can you describe your morning in exactly 55 words? 

Monday Musings: January 16, 2012 (Abbreviated Version)

Dear Munchie-Boy,

Congratulations. You did it. You achieved your 1st milestone of puberty. You are now taller than me. This does not, however, give you license to use me as an armrest!

A vertically challenged 5th

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Dear Bethany,

One word: Bravo!

A proud Mama 5th

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Dear Blogging Buddies,

Bear with me as I adjust to my increased work schedule. Posts have been sporadic at best and I am having the most difficult time getting back into a routine after the holiday season. Until then, I will post when I can. 

Your MIA 5th

Hostage Heart: Alphabet Thursday/FF55 Offering

single golden thread

‘round our fingers wrapped

pulled taut

binding our

fragile selves

together

fraying strands

revealing truths:

yearning, thirst

isn’t always love 

rather attempts 

filling void

becoming aware

what glitters

isn't always gold

rather foolishness

flaking away,

hostage hearts revealed

tension breaks

once gilded strands…

spirits freed,

leaving fragment

forever fastened

upon each soul

The Letter H

What can you say in exactly 55 words?

Monday Musings: January 9th, 2012

Dear Death,

You arrived uninvited and lingered too long over the past couple of weeks. Please leave. Now. Seriously. Just go.


A sorrow-filled 5th

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Dear Mom,


Stay strong. I love you. I will try to come home over the kid's spring break to help you get things in order. 


Always,


Your 5th

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Dear 1st Sister,


You are so appreciated for all you do for both Mom and Dad. Thank you for being there. Especially during times such as these. 


With much love,


Your little sis 5th

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This post is dedicated 

to the loving memory of Virgil...

my mother's long time companion for over 35 years. 

May he rest in peace.

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