I am from pencil and paper  from baby cups and pictures I am from the crazy and fun household  with the smell of pine needles  I am from the creek and the pasture  I’m from big gatherings And dark brown hair  From Elmer and Alice  And Bill and Gayle  I’m from pigeon-toed feet  Being yourself… Read more

There it was; the ocean. It was a light blue that darkened into a dark blue. You could hear the waves crashing on the sand with a “woosh” and “splash.” The sand was white and soft to walk on, but some of the places were hot to the touch so you had to walk across… Read more