Hello, here I am after a long break from blogging and writing. I have missed doing one of the things I most enjoy doing for myself. I want to share my writing, don't get me wrong. I only hope you will enjoy reading what I am inspired to write.
I have found this interesting place to write among fellow writers. It's called/WCC (Writers Collective of Canada. The writers are all very encouraging, respectful, and authentic when writing, listening to what each other has written and read to the group.
Below is a little story I wrote with a prompt from our facilitator.
Thank you so much for stopping by.
MY LITTLE FRIEND
Deidra, you with the beautiful red hair
Amazing little freckled cheeks
Kindness in your daily gestures
Always helping the underdog
You had it not only in your tiny bones
It was in your big heart that burst with love
So, that I wondered how your fragile chest could contain it
Your bright white smile and giant blue eyes
Met us at any time of day
Knocking at the neighbor's door
To share fresh raspberries from your mama’s garden
Walking Mister Seagal’s dog with him
Whenever your health would let you
Oh sweet little friend
I was twelve and you were four
When your sick kidneys finally failed you
I can still feel your warm little hands around my neck
And hear that precious
raspy voice
You were a friend to many and I can count you mine
There isn’t a day I don’t think about you and
The ways you asked of everyone how you could help
Happy girl, sunny girl,
Keep close, oh please keep close.
Peggy Elms,
April 19.24
