Congratulations, you got your wish. The words were written on the card in the devastatingly familiar handwriting, and Mia’s eyes began to fill with the never-ending tears as she read and re-read the card over and over. Even after nearly two weeks, Mia could not get over what happened. Nearly two w...
A lone construction sight across the street,
with workers hammering away.
One solitary man stands atop the building,
a frown plastered on his face.
His feet are balanced precariously,
lined on a single plank.
He hammers furiously away,
oblivious to those beneath.
His work on the nail finishe...
You look down at the cold tile and see perfection,
But the lines between each tile are deceptive
They are hiding the horrible flaws and imperfections of what lies beneath
All that is left to see is perfection,
But that, is deceptive...
I’m a brightly painted line,
And I turn along the road,
You follow me exactly,
And I show you where to go
Which way turn and when,
I’m bright for you to see,
You let me guide you through,
I show you the best ways,
Although, I’m just a painted lin...
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