Past Home

Past Home

My childhood home came into view. Fear started in my belly and overcame me. I resisted the urge to turn and run away as fast as I could.  Instead, I stood still looking at it as memories flooded my mind, leaving me breathless. What stood before me was a reflection of...
Dangerous Dive

Dangerous Dive

The breathtaking view stopped me from donning my cold water wet suit, but only for a moment as the excitement of diving in such tranquility stirred me. If only I had known the danger beforehand, then I would have stayed above water that day. I stepped off the sailboat...
Fairy Stream

Fairy Stream

Breathing hard, I stopped beside the stream with its lovely flowers and mystical aura. What I would give to be invisible; then, I would stay in this magical place forever and be happy. For a moment, this was perfection.  I knelt at the edge and peered at my...
Tribute

Tribute

My father served twenty-two years in the Navy. I am very proud of him and his service to our country. By his side, my mother also served twenty-two years as a military wife. Many times she did not know where her husband was or even if he was okay. The only form of...
Silver Strands

Silver Strands

I look in the mirror, and what do I see?Silver strands shimmering back at me. Precious memories stir in my mind, and I sigh -a reflection of a past, with good and bad, go by. Looking forward; embracing the silver years -may they be full of laughter and grandbabies...

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