“…..it feels like we’re on the Eve of Destruction” …words from a song sung by Barry McGuire many decades past when I was a teenager. This song just keeps replaying in my head each time another incident like this plays out in our country. I wonder when it will stop being an “us versus them” […]
Morning in life’s Autumns
July 7, 2016 My heart quivers it’s response to you- my soul shuddering as we give in to transitory joy Why is there always this ethereal treading water? dark clouds of emotions hovering over us…Be happy, my beloved.The scent of blueberry scones drifts infrom another room.We will have cup of Earl Grey tea, […]
Scattering the pieces
deep thoughts- so scattered the prism drips soundlessly words appear on page © Nancilynn
Independence Day
Here flies Old Glory on the wall outside this home Patriots live here.
July
Early too early the summer heat melts us like ice cream cones held too long in the hands of babes sticky hot mess our dogs loll about searching for a cool space to stake out on the tile beneath an air-conditioner vent coffee over ice for humans, we draw closed the drapes against the […]
With a little help from my friends
Each year,since 2004 I mark this, the date of my oldest son’s passing.I do not celebrate his death, only acknowledge that the mark he left on the earth was one of joy. His brother, his family and friends, and lover’s do the same I am certain. We remember his wit, his charm, his ability to […]
On this night in 1968
I calmed myself at this hour reading Rosemary’s Baby, a tale of Gothic horror by Ira Levin. The movie, if released, was not yet known to me. I was reading, awaiting my labor pains swell. Motherhood approaches. I hoped I was up to the challenge… So long I longed for you. another day would find […]
Sudden storms
sudden storms swell in Summer, air cools and wind gales rise. as I watch the rain cannot refrain- splashing in her fresh puddles! just a girl with out fear… all giggles and dampness. Internet pic courtesy of the Ottawa Citizen.
Warnings always came in whispers
Warnings always came in whispers Don’t Go Stop Stay Please No Yes Help Hush Wait Whispered warning signs of dread Breathed in silence in my head I still hear the silent screams in restless nightmares of my dreams Mother’s whispers through the mist Across eternities abyss Don’t Go Stop Stay Please No Yes Help Hush […]
They Might Be Giants
That was the name of a favorite movie of mine starring George C. Scott. Well done story about a group of people with mental illness. These are my Elephant Ear Caladiums,Giant Colocasia They also are growing to be giants this year. The plants have been moved to various spots in my yard on three […]
Nancilynn is Writing again 