Two glowing orbs track each other in the night A dance of light that plays upon the damp and misty gloaming As realization of a truth, known by few and all alike, We attach—and spark! And then ignite We move earnestly side-by-side in course, one fitting neatly against the other And as we move we … Continue reading Sacred
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Shattered Glass
There is a tingle in my fingertips, a rhythmic shaking in my hands; nervous energy I cannot liberate. A flick of my wrist, a crack in my bones—a short-lived release; one, two, three breaths of freedom—a temporary reprieve. But the fear of death is inside of me and I cannot shake it, and I cannot hide from … Continue reading Shattered Glass
Pure Magic
Today we flew all the way to school, the whooshing sounds of our flight filling the car for miles. I caught glimpses of the world seen through your eyes. The bright colors stung at first glance, but my eyes are adjusting and expanding my view. Tomorrow the robots will come and take us on a … Continue reading Pure Magic
To Be Called Mother
Happiness is fleeting; we must grab it boldly with both hands and hang on for dear life. All too often it slips through our fingertips and we are left, reaching for puffs of air that whisper and swirl around us like ghosts. Try as we might, we can never will those moments of pure joy to stick … Continue reading To Be Called Mother
Sometimes You Need to Let Go
I have been keeping a not-so-hidden secret. I'm sure anyone who's been paying attention to my Facebook posts the last several years won't be surprised to learn (officially) that I no longer affiliate myself with the LDS church. This has been a long time coming (this year it'll be three years since I stepped foot in … Continue reading Sometimes You Need to Let Go
My Story to Write 