by Mary Brown You don’t have to see to brush your teeth, Or rinse that mouth that you love to feed. You don’t have to see to kiss the head Of the grandchild you hold until ready for bed. You don’t have to see to smell a rose Or feel a dandelion tickle your nose. [Read More]
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The 5 Stages of MD Grief
by Irving Faust Denial Fear, Loss No! Never! Impossible! This Cannot Be Happening Help! Anger Rage, Fury Screaming, Crying, Cringing I Am So Frightened Depression Negotiation Bargain, Plead Begging, Dealing, Promising, What Can I Do? Compromise Resignation Helpless, Hopeless Acquiescing, Surrendering, Yielding I Can Do Nothing Submission Acceptance Confirmation, Approval Acknowledging, Agreeing, Understanding Life Continues [Read More]
A Beautiful Day
The day started out rotten. I overslept and was late for work. Everything that happened at the office contributed to my nervous frenzy. By the time I reached the bus stop for my homeward trip, my stomach was one big knot. As usual, the bus was late – and jammed. I had to stand in [Read More]
Thoughts For The Night
by Sharon Chism For every star left dim a universe of courage has been lit. For every knowing glance that’s missed, a heart of insight enjoyed. Each temptation of independence thwarted a freedom given, uncorrupted. And for every tear that’s shed, a well of compassion filled. The isolation of faceless crowds calls the deep ache [Read More]
A Parable of Vision
by Dan Roberts And God created light, So Mankind could view the colors of Earth. Then Satan created ultraviolet rays, And Mankind covered his eyes. And God created a bounty of fruits and vegetables, For the better sight of Mankind. Then Satan created tobacco, And Mankind inhaled. And God created intelligence, So Mankind could build [Read More]