Future

Candle light dancing in the wind

Their shadows bouncing off my walls

Thinking of yesterdays and yester years

Amazing memories sweetly teasing my senses

With their flirtatious sway

And titillating movements

Gently lulling me to dream land

Promising yesterdays, hopeful tomorrows

Leaving the lovely past behind

Dancing its way back to reality

Giving me strength for today

Innocence

I saw a lovely blue and white looking top

It really did appeal to me so I took a closer look

And discovered right under the racks, a lovely little girl

She could not be a day older than four, I thought

Oh what a sweet innocent cutie pie,

At first I thought she was lost or needed some help

Then I realized in disbelief

She was frantically tearing the price tag off

She looked up as her sister came closer to her hiding place

She daintily placed the band on her head

Linked her little hands with her sisters,

And they skipped on their merry way out

You can imagine my shock at this spectacle

I was so shocked I could hardly move.

The little thief! She made away with the headband

Obviously, her sister was aware!

I forgot all about the top and slowly left the shop

My vision of innocence shattered for the day

By the lovely little thief!

My Yesterday

Picture taken somewhere between Arkansas and Texas!

Impulsively, I almost closed this blog! I was a little annoyed and I have been known to act without thinking too much about it sometimes. Again, my only excuse is I'm short and my heart is way closer to my head so sometimes it doesn't take long to process things at all. When things make me mad, I tend to either ignore, recoil and rebound or totally shut down. I guess as part of my New Year's resolution, I will even be more fearless and vocal about what I think although I am still going to keep my handwritten journal for personal matters which won't travel back to "family".

Anyway, the New year seems promising as usual. I love new beginnings! It always makes me happy :) HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE! May you be fearless and bold in what you believe in! May you be absolutely compassionate in your dealings in everyday life! Hugs, Maxine :)