On This Date ~ #Poetry #encore

28 Sunday Oct 2018

Posted by Dorinda Duclos in My Thoughts, Poems, Poetry

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With each flickering flame, my years unfold

Tapering down, leaving days of untold

Dripping memories, of past events

Happier times, still I’m not quite content

Candelabra in hand, a welcoming light

The fire, still burning, with no end in sight

Celebrating the day, reaching for more

Wondering what this life has in store

As closer to Halloween, comes the time

Knowing I still haven’t yet reached my prime

So, I’ll blow out the candles, let the wax seal my fate

On this day in October, 2018, twenty-eight

In case you haven’t figured it out, today is my birthday. I originally posted this two years ago and have amended it to reflect this years date. I’m off for the day! See you tomorrow ❤

3AM and the Rain

27 Saturday Oct 2018

Posted by Dorinda Duclos in My Thoughts

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The sound of the rain against the window pane, like a constant knocking. Loved ones from above, trying to come in. Let me open the window…

I’m awake at this ungodly hour and it is raining. Usually it lulls me to sleep, but not tonight. Too much on my mind, so I will just lie here and listen. Join me, won’t you?

Five Years! Holy Blogiversary, Batman!

19 Friday Oct 2018

Posted by Dorinda Duclos in My Thoughts

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I can’t believe it! Five years have flown by and my little blog has an anniversary today. It seemed only yesterday when I posted my first article, back when I wasn’t posting my poetry (That’s officially in January).

Of course, I wouldn’t be here without the support and friendship from so many in the WordPress community, family and friends. I never dreamed I would make it this far, and yet, 13 books later, with #14 in my hands awaiting editing, I am still here. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention our dear friend, Paul Lenzi, who left us far too soon. He helped me in so many ways. I would never be able to thank him enough.

And so, off to year six, and Lord only knows what it will bring! Many thanks to all of you, for allowing me to share my thoughts (sometimes crazy ones) and cheering me on. Because of you, I am able to continue my dream. See ya round the blogosphere! ❤

~Dorinda~

Wayside ~ #poetry #depression

15 Monday Oct 2018

Posted by Dorinda Duclos in Poems, Poetry

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Binding ties that grip the mind

Reality speaks, but so unkind

Fails to bring the healing vibe

Reminding me, things don’t jibe

Exhausted, as I trip and fall

No balance in this body, small

Wonder what it was I did not do

Always asking why, but never knew

Poisoned, I come down a notch

While others stop, and stare, and watch

As momentum drags me to my knees

Ugh! Dear God, I’m begging, please

Release my being, from this evil ride

That leaves me on the edge, wayside

Author’s note: I am fine. I wrote this because so many of my friends, as well as myself, are going through so many health issues, all of us, who grew up together. You have to wonder….