25 Words

A little while back, PDXKaraokeGuy challenged me to a writing contest: My life in 25 words. No more, no less. So, here it is:

25 Words
I am Terrye.
Wife to Mike.
Mother to Collin.
A seeker of adventure,
knowledge, and beauty.
Writer.
Dreamer.
Hopeful romantic.
Lover of life.
My life.

Dreams of Spring

Dreams of Spring
We are not friends, winter and I.
Nor are we enemies, lovers, or family.
Biting cold, treacherous ice,
Numbing winds, soul-eating darkness.
I hide from you, ignore you.
Dreaming of warm tomorrows,
Filled with blooming flowers,
Green grasses, and singing birds.
Far from winter’s darkness,
Where the sun’s light holds me,
Welcoming glorious spring,
And banishing winter once again.

Waiting

Waiting

Don’t walk away,
Don’t push me aside.
My heart is all I can give you.
When you need me,
I’ll be here.
I see the pain in your eyes,
Hear the stress in your voice.
The world is falling apart,
You need a safe place to land.
Let me catch you.
You don’t need to go through this alone.
I want to be your strength.
Stop being stubborn.
Take my hand.
I’m right here…waiting.

Hiding In My Heart

Hiding In My Heart

I promised I wouldn’t let you in
But here you are
Hiding in my heart
Safe from the pain
The outside world
The stress of war
You’re leaving me
I’ll be alone
I miss you already
But you’ll still be here
Hiding in my heart
No matter how far away
A year apart
So many changes
So many tears
I didn’t want to let you in
But here you are
Hiding in my heart.