Muttering...under our breath. Murmuring...to a captive audience, or to anyone who will listen and agree. Nitpicking...about the...

Running away from the real thing, Into the arms of the flavor of the month. Leaves an arrow in my heart, And a brand on my back. Did I...

Grief walking in the dark with the pounding in my head measuring steps. May as well, since sleep won't come; washed away by my tears....

Thick mounds of powder taking tumbles off the trees. Good for the earth, too much for branches to bear. Especially if holding onto...

I told him that I loved him, but I showed him something else. I told him he was precious, Then treated him like something that can be...

Color as a cover, Attitude of contempt, Curious eyes can't see, Weakness painted over. Pry open your fingers, waving courage as a flag....

Like the snow, clinging, a blanket on the trees. Gorgeous today, tired of it tomorrow. Fleeting, chasing the buzz. Got my fix-what's...

Everything is hard, Until it gets easy. Lie of the enemy; "It's too bleak, may as well quit while you're ahead." Like tying my shoes?...

Look older. Look younger. Look like her. Look like him. Look like what I think he wants. Hair color and waistline are not who you are....

Causing doubt is their job. Sleight of hand, trick of the eye. There's a snare there, in the tall grass- reminding me of past failures,...

What are you afraid of, darling? I can watch you listen to the lurking, voices telling you to run away, again, from the pain. But pain is...

Pride would push me over. Humility holds back. Sarcasm defends, guards. Empathy lets me feel. Bitterness keeps the wall up. Kindness...

Life is a puzzle of a thousand pieces. Prayers-fitting together as God is working. But the yellow flower of a prodigal daughter won't fit...

It's feeling pretty sketchy out here, brittle, melted in the middle, waves visible, cresting. You're not going to be able to skate, My...

The time that He gives me, is the time that I get. Wishing I had more time is a waste. Managing my time may work in theory, until I...

Concealed, they come out sideways. As a lie. As a coping behavior. Hidden, they make her fearful. What's her real hair color? What would...

Applying pressure is ineffective. Lies are too slippery. Trust can't be accomplished by hands-only CPR. Unless there is deep revelation,...

I've been making a list. Some things may seem new, but they're really only new to us, not God. These idols may be something that is an...

There's no healing under the rug, only dead things and lies and fears, to be covered up. Secrets always ooze out, in the dark-tossing and...

I noticed the impression that you left here for me, as little dog and I were sliding by. Pulling on the leash as usual, not wanting to...