On This Night by Melissa Morris On this night when searching has ceased and the pale light of the baby moon causes my lashes to fall along with my hopes, I agree to sleep. Blustery gusts of night time dust take a whimsical path to my window for a tap-tap-tap melodically rhythmic night cap. … Continue reading On This Night
Author: Melissa Morris Inoa
Sometimes there are just no words…
Sometimes, there are just no words that seem to fit. The more you try to find the right word, the harder it becomes. In cases like these, there is not much you can do, but let it be. The wrong words only make things worse. abandoned, anguished, at a loss, at sea, baffled, bemused, … Continue reading Sometimes there are just no words…
“Birthdays are good for you…”
“Birthdays are good for you. Statistics show that the people who have the most live the longest.” -Larry Lorenzoni Even as I am getting older, I still look forward to my birthday. Maybe, I even look forward to it more than I did when I was a child. I think I just love birthdays in … Continue reading “Birthdays are good for you…”
Kismet
Kismet- Any word that pertains to destiny or fate is simply beautiful to me because of its very essence. I am a strong believer in destiny. I believe that all things do happen for a reason, though it isn't always obvious what that reason may be at the time. Appreciating that the relationships, experiences, and … Continue reading Kismet
Thank you!
Thank you! to everyone who has been visiting the site (and especially to those who have posted comments)! Welcome! to all new visitors as well. It is exciting for me to see all of the "hits" made to the blog each day, as well as which posts are getting read the most. I have been … Continue reading Thank you!
“And now, I’m glad I didn’t know…”
And now, I'm glad I didn't know the way it all would end the way it all would go. And our lives are better left to chance. I could have missed the pain, but I'd've had to miss the dance. -Song lyrics from Garth Brooks' “The Dance” When people are asked if they could go … Continue reading “And now, I’m glad I didn’t know…”
There is no such thing as writer’s block!
My students hear me say all the time that, "There is no such thing as writer's block!" There is no excuse for not having something written after a period of freewriting or when a writing assignment is due. It may not be your best work, you may not want to share it, you may not … Continue reading There is no such thing as writer’s block!
“Summer afternoon…”
“Summer afternoon - summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” - Henry James Why does it seem that as soon as August begins, everyone prepares for the summer to end? Stores are advertising back to school items, and there are pumpkins everywhere I look now. … Continue reading “Summer afternoon…”
Submissions
Very recently, I have decided to start submitting my writing for publication. I haven't submitted anything in at least 5 years! It can be a tedious and frustrating process, I know, but it is also wonderful to to know that something of yours has been accepted and will be published. It is all worth it. … Continue reading Submissions
“The world is a book…”
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page." - Saint Augustine I agree! I agree! I agree! There is so much out there to see, and unfortunately I have seen very little so far. I would love to travel more, both here in the United States as well … Continue reading “The world is a book…”
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