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Michelle
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2015-08-28
About
I am a homeschooling mother of four girls. When I am not busy spending time with my children, I like to; write, garden, paint, draw, cook, play piano, or spend time with my two English Mastiffs.
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I share stories about my personal travel adventures and I also write short fictional stories. I.. love to entertain people with my original poetry and encouraging quotes.
Other Tags: short stories, travel, quotes, poetry, adventure
Latest Blog Posts
- The little house on the hillon Dec 14, 2016 in Poetry Uncategorized contentment dreams hills home love magical meadows original poetry poem poetry postaday sacrifices thoughts wishes writingI used to live In a little house On a hill And oh the views So beautiful Even still A magical place For sure It was A first real home All just Because By the window … Continue reading →...
- Oh the joys of children…Don’t get me wrong here, I love my girls to the moon and back. However, I’ve come to the conclusion, that the reason most parents don’t warn their own children about having babies, is simply because they realize that if … Co...
- Perplexed…on Dec 11, 2016 in Poetry Uncategorized belief confused hopeful life lost love original poetry poem poetry possibilities postaday relationships sadness searching writingThere eventually Came a day When confusion Won the race And she couldn’t Convince her head To believe What her heart Already knew She tried Unsuccessfully Wanting desperately To figure out How It was Possible That clarity Lost this time …...
- Blessings & Curseson Dec 10, 2016 in Quotes Uncategorized blessings creative writing curses God life love original quote pain perspective quote thoughts writing“He hides blessings in his curses, leaving behind perspective after the pain.” ~M Photo found at: travelsinphotography.comFiled under: Quotes, Uncategorized Tagged: blessings, creative writing, curses, God, life, love, original quot...
- She never said goodbye…on Dec 8, 2016 in Poetry Uncategorized brokenhearted child daughter goodbyes love mother neglect original poetry poem poetry postaday relationships sadness tears weddingShe never saw the tears Streaming down my face She never noticed my smile for her Which could not be erased She never realized the ache Which filled my mothering heart She never knew how much Her neglect tore me … Continue reading →...
- Wishes and dreams…“Wishes and dreams are like sugar cubes. Each one is sweet and satisfying until the rain comes, and then they disintegrate completely.” ~M Photo credit: onehdwallpaper.comFiled under: Quotes, Uncategorized Tagged: despair, dreams, happiness, ho...
- HeadacheFour walls Come crashing in No escape For the one within An ugly blue Painted prison Now a rather Regretful decision Painful throbbing In her head Sometimes wishing She were dead Left to the devices Of these four walls Nobody … Continue reading...
- Believe in yourself…on Dec 5, 2016 in Quotes Uncategorized believe encouragment happiness image original quote positivity postaday quote self-worth thoughts writing“If people think you’re smart, why try to convince them that you aren’t?” ~M Photo credit: saraer90.deviantart.comFiled under: Quotes, Uncategorized Tagged: believe, encouragment, happiness, image, original quote, positivity, postaday...
- Beyond the Beyond Beyond the meadow of hope And even further than the valley of dreams Lies a curious mountain range Where things aren’t really as they seem For in this faraway place Unlike anywhere else at all Live the strangest … Continue reading &...
- So live…on Dec 4, 2016 in Quotes Uncategorized dreams Encouragement fulfillment happiness inspirational joy life living original quote postaday quote thoughts wishes writing“The day we stop wishing for the life we’ve never had, is the day we truly begin to live.” ~M Photo credit: nicolerautenberg.comFiled under: Quotes, Uncategorized Tagged: dreams, Encouragement, fulfillment, happiness, inspirationa...
- The Child I Never KnewOh my child how my heart aches for you today and every day The memory of you is still so vivid in my mind I imagine what life would have been like with you You were just beyond my reach … Continue reading →...
- Perspective on Dec 2, 2016 in Quotes Uncategorized crying happiness life original quote perspective postaday quote thoughts writing“Sometimes all we need is a good cry, to put things into perspective.” ~M Photo credit: chobirdoken.comFiled under: Quotes, Uncategorized Tagged: crying, happiness, life, original quote, perspective, postaday, quote, thoughts, writing...
- Brown EyesHis brown eyes Just won’t leave me That stare of his Nothing short of dreamy Another look My thoughts run deeper Unsure of what to do My heart races back to you Feeling compelled now I can’t look away In … Continue reading →...
- Buckets of WishesScattered haphazardly about Filling the great expanse Lies infinite buckets of wishes Created carefully in advance Each one brims to overflowing Radiating iridescent dreams And pools of liquid star dust Gush out between the seams These shimmering str...
- Oh.My.God. Did he just say that? Wwwhhhaatttt!?! (A quick story) (about my crush and BFF)on Nov 30, 2016 in UncategorizedOriginally posted on keelythecynicalrejectblog: Today is my 15th birthday and while I was sitting in my creative writing class, grumbling about my newest huge whopper zit on my ugly face, something happened that would lead to ?a truely extraordinary...
- Far Away Friend…I can’t even explain how much I needed a friend And then you showed up as the day was drawing to an end Isn’t it amazing how God always provides Even when the world tries to tell us lies My … Continue reading →...
- Open up your heartOpen up your heart Feel the love which surrounds you Invisible as it may seem His love will astound you On days when you’re wrought With overwhelming pain and doubt Don’t give up the fight And let your pleas ring … Continue reading...
- Words of every flavor…Ravishing Regal red Lines the top Of my paper And there’s a puncture mark In the upper corner Left by an unconventional Looking stapler Brilliant Colors of blue Line the simple Neatly spaced rows Patiently awaiting The pen To … Continue re...
- Imperfections and RejectionsThe imperfections In me Are sometimes All I see A complete Blurry-eyed mess Hidden in Deep distress Negative world Perceptions Leave no room For exceptions Always trying To live up to a standard In a life Where most are slandered … Continue rea...
- The ProposalDainty hearts and flowers Fill the love-sick air As inquisitive gawkers Stop blatantly to stare Love has certainly blossomed Of this there is no doubt And a radiating fervor Can be felt throughout Like a spreading disease A contagious warmth …...