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Little girl
Poetry/Short Stories

Little girl

October 7, 2019October 9, 2019 rhythminlife3 Comments

Rainbows and pink bows Are for little girls Fairies and diaries Keep little girls’ fantasies alive. I… was never that little girl! ~Susan McMillan

Landlord
Poetry/Short Stories

Landlord

October 19, 2017October 19, 2017 rhythminlife8 Comments

Freedom of a child In an open field Gathering treasures; Fall confetti leaves. ~Susan McMillan

Childproofing our homes
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Childproofing our homes

August 23, 2017August 22, 2017 rhythminlife19 Comments

When we had our little ones just like any other parent, our hearts raced towards getting our space child proofed. We wanted to make sure nothing was a danger for them around. We got those electrical plugs, baby gates, baby monitors and on as y’all may know if you have ever taken this route. That…… Continue reading Childproofing our homes

Would we?
Poetry/Short Stories

Would we?

August 7, 2017 rhythminlife16 Comments

Sit at that table Sharing an honest bite That we once did With old bent spoons? Sharing dreams That helped us survive The old rusted Metal that surrounded us? Would we Still survive The bean weevils In every bite  Off our spoons? Would we  Still smile At the beating From those iron hands? Would we…… Continue reading Would we?

My baby
Poetry/Short Stories

My baby

July 24, 2017July 23, 2017 rhythminlife42 Comments

My baby, Over and over  I have held you Making memories for me Of us Savouring each passing day In my heart pouch Singing my heart out to u Hoping you would remember The tunes of my heart. My baby, In my arms A day at a time You have grown. A moment after another …… Continue reading My baby

Sun kissed!
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Sun kissed!

June 2, 2017June 2, 2017 rhythminlife24 Comments

I claim June for mine ; a little Island at heart through the heat it brings. June 1985 I was held in the arms of a mother June was then my claimed place. June 2008 I was held In the arms of a man I owned June for sure. June makes me smile for the…… Continue reading Sun kissed!

 Tiered Skirt
Poetry/Short Stories

 Tiered Skirt

May 16, 2017 rhythminlife13 Comments

I loved wearing it; It was my favorite my market day wear my Sunday best Perhaps my daily pick. My memories; the good and bad were wrapped up in my tiered skirt. I called it Chaka Chaka; my Chaka Chaka after my favorite African song bird my Yvonne; Yvonne Chaka Chaka. I knew that I…… Continue reading  Tiered Skirt

Losing mama.
Poetry/Short Stories

Losing mama.

April 19, 2017 rhythminlife55 Comments

Today I wanted mama Today I cried for mama Like I did yesterday. It’s been a while It’s been years It’s been seasons Feels like I am.. Still losing mama. Like I did that year, Today I tried to call mama At least in my mind Like I did yesterday. Today I needed Mama’s voice…… Continue reading Losing mama.

Happy 6th birthday little mama!
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Happy 6th birthday little mama!

March 31, 2017March 31, 2017 rhythminlife45 Comments

Today has been a beautiful day. A day our little one turned 6. We are thankful for our little blessing who is literally a hurricane to say the least. She is not a cause for any sort of destruction though….Not at all. Michele is a passionate little thing. She loves drawing, coloring and torturing her…… Continue reading Happy 6th birthday little mama!

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