Category Archives: bloggingu

my true love.

Posted on 9 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

my true love. You wrap me up and keep me warm – Comforted, loved, and safe from harm. You lift me when I’m broken down. I cannot live without you around. You give me strength, you give me hope. You make … Continue reading →

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poetry, take 2. reflection.

Posted on 8 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

I think I’m starting to feel a little better about this whole poetry thing. Maybe by the end of two weeks, I’ll actually enjoy it. Oh… I crack myself up. Shall we play ‘guess my mood today‘? reflection. She smeared … Continue reading →

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okay. here goes. magic.

Posted on 7 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

I’m doing this. I’m a bit nervous. [Did I mention that? Can you tell? Is it showing?] Man, poetry has really never been my thing. But apparently intense emotion has. I have a feeling each day’s poem will act as a … Continue reading →

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what have I done?

Posted on 6 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

I am not sure what sort of masochistic demon in my brain drove me to do this, but I did it. I suppose I could still back out but that seems weak. I shouldn’t be so weak. Or scared. Or fearful … Continue reading →

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I wanted you to kiss me.

Posted on 25 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

Hello love… The day we met, I wanted you to kiss me. And for days after that perfect night, I could not stop thinking about kissing you – imagining it, wishing for it, dying to have it. I could think … Continue reading →

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map of me.

Posted on 24 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

After reading the Writing 101 assignment about maps, I spent hours following roads in Google Maps street view looking for inspiration. I think I covered nine states and parts of four countries and relived years of my life. But inspiration never happened. … Continue reading →

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not a blood relative.

Posted on 23 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

Thanksgiving is only a few days away, and I can’t help dreading the gathering. Too many people all at once. It makes me anxious. And it’s not even that many people! Oh, I like seeing most of them, but I’m … Continue reading →

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one day… from sleep to sleep.

Posted on 20 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

[Psst… This is not PG-rated…] Saturday. Early fall. In the 26th year of my life. I had to sleep. And recover. After dancing to my friend’s brother’s friend’s band the night before and trying the new drinks our bartender pal … Continue reading →