my13daychallenge
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A poem about a busted water pipe
This is the girl who was peacefully sleeping Unaware that disaster was silently brewing. This is the pipe that leaked in a wall Where water was collecting for who knows how long. This is moment the girl walked in the room And felt a river of water and saw a gushing typhoon. This is the… Continue reading
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When it’s not the most wonderful time of the year
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, belted the singer on the radio. I think I’ve heard that song hundreds of times before and I never batted an eye. It’s just a Christmas song but today it was different. I heard the words and then I started crying. It isn’t always the most wonderful… Continue reading
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Holiday Rant
It’s July. This should not be happening at the grocery store. Way too early! We are skipping over all the other important holidays like Back to School Popsicle Day on July 25th and National Hot Day on August 26th. What! You have never heard of Back to School Popsicle Day? You poor thing. How did… Continue reading
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In the Moment
When I was a young teen, my mother decided her kids needed to have more culture in their lives. She read us a book about the 50 most influential people in the world of art. After listening to Mom read about each artist, my siblings and I would suddenly take an interest in becoming whatever… Continue reading
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Wonder Woman: Meet Sarah
Have you ever met a guardian? I have. Meet Sarah. Sarah is a guardian of nature. She loves the woods. Her passion for the great pines has inspired her to share that love with her family and friends. She takes her kids on nature walks, introduces them to snow and loves to spend time outside… Continue reading
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What I learned from not reaching the goal
The motivational speakers are lying to you. We don’t always reach the goals we set. It is hard to keep going with some goals. And guess what? That is okay. Falling flat on your face is part of the journey. Sometimes reaching a goal half-way is still a reason to celebrate. Sometimes you even realize… Continue reading