It started with a spot. Just a small discolored spot (several shades lighter than the rest of my skin) between my thumb and finger on my right hand. That discoloration grew and more spots appeared all over my body (my other hand, my arms and legs mostly). It eventually spread to my face, around both… Continue reading World Vitiligo Day
Author: Dimples
A Poem – Week Twenty Four
This poem was written in 1998 or 1999. It is not about a specific person, just a general feeling of longing. The poem is untitled. Been thinking of you A lot Lately I miss you So much I said I could Get over you At least slightly But I still love you As much as… Continue reading A Poem – Week Twenty Four
I’m trying to be productive, but…
So, I've been in the house for nearly a month. Once upon a time, an introvert such as myself would dream of moments spent strictly indoors with limited human interaction. Apparently, I am not the person I thought I was. I thought that if I had time to myself, I would get so much writing… Continue reading I’m trying to be productive, but…
Is it all in your head?
I recently heard my mother tell one of her friends that people had been saying something mean about her throughout her entire life. I didn’t mean to eavesdrop, but my mother is loud when she is on the phone. To protect her privacy, I won’t repeat exactly what she said. I can tell you most… Continue reading Is it all in your head?
Two Poems
I posted these two poems last week, but it looks like they were lost in the shuffle. This one is by Anonymous. I wish that I could fly To deliver a Valentine To the other side Figure out how to share Love with one who’s no longer here I think of you and send… Continue reading Two Poems
A Valentine’s Day Poem
This was harder than I thought, but here it is. What can I say? Love is complicated. Love Messy, dirty, unpredictable Painful, prickly, complicated Glowing, sweet, delicious Unbreakable, unforgettable love. Lonely, shattering, isolating Fracturing, devastating, ruining Estatic, wonderful, honeyed Astonishing, brilliant love. For the writers out there, what do you find is the most difficult… Continue reading A Valentine’s Day Poem
Guest Post: Valentines To The Other Side: A Poem
While I struggled to write a poem that's not corny, I asked someone what she would say about Valentine's Day in poem form. Here it is. I wish that I could fly To deliver a Valentine To the other side Figure out how to share Love with one who's no longer here I think of… Continue reading Guest Post: Valentines To The Other Side: A Poem
A New Poem
I started this poem a few weeks ago, but it felt most pressing to finish it this week. It's about the recent loss of a loved one. The Days I Miss You The Most The days I miss you the most When the sun shines And when the rain pours When surrounded by people… Continue reading A New Poem
A Poem – Week Twenty Three
I came across this poem while doing a little cleaning. It was written on June 3, 1996. Wishes in the Wind Floating freely across the sky Sometimes I wonder Do wishes ever die Having made many wishes I wonder where they go Does anyone really know Do wishes sink like a Broken dream Where do… Continue reading A Poem – Week Twenty Three