The Perfect Gift ~ #RomanticTuesday

26 Tuesday Dec 2017

Posted by Dorinda Duclos in My Thoughts, Romantic Tuesday

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He: What do you want for Christmas?

Me: Nothing. I have everything I need.

He: Are you sure?

Me: Yes. We spent the day together, shopping,
dining, and just enjoying. I can’t think of a
better gift than that.

He: I agree. We must do it again. Soon

This is a true story. My husband & I opted to not exchange gifts this year, rather spend more time together just enjoying life. It was truly a beautiful day, with many more to come. 🙂

Dorinda

Wordless Wednesday ~ The Reason for the Season

20 Wednesday Dec 2017

Posted by Dorinda Duclos in My Photography, Photography, Wordless Wednesday

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Once Meant for Two ~ #poetry of lost love #RomanticTuesday

19 Tuesday Dec 2017

Posted by Dorinda Duclos in Poems, Poetry, Romantic Tuesday

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Ruffled in red, lips the same hue

She sits at a table, once meant for two

The champagne, now gone, an empty glass

Waiting beside her, this sorrowful lass

Hopes of togetherness, no longer exist

He left her for another, his secret tryst

She lays down her head, as sleep settles in

And dreams of a love, that never has been

Happiness Waits ~ #poetry

08 Friday Dec 2017

Posted by Dorinda Duclos in Poems, Poetry

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A quiet moment, alone on a swing

Hoping my heart can remember to sing

Floating on air, in the bright morning light

Knowing full well, I must keep up the fight

To conquer this monster, restless in me

I can no longer take all of life’s sympathy

For those who don’t know, it feels like you’ve died

From all of those emotions you’ve kept deep inside

I look not for pity, from eyes as they glare

But hope one day, I am not ashamed to share

The burdens I lay at my very own feet

Trying so hard, to fight this defeat

I’ve locked it away, yet it’s close to my heart

The sadness I feel, like I’m falling apart

Not knowing which way I can turn and still care

Falling deeper and deeper into empty despair

Til the chirp of a bird sings its own happy song

And in that very moment, my heart sings along

Rejoicing, he sings, such a sweet melody

His reminder, that happiness is waiting for me

50 Word Story ~ Autumn left me – #writing

04 Monday Dec 2017

Posted by Dorinda Duclos in 50 Word Story, creative writing

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The weather was turning. I could feel the winter wind strike a glancing blow across my face. Teary eyed, I watched, accepting the fact autumn would be leaving me. Icier days grew closer, and I drew deeper into myself. I couldn’t bear watching, for fear I’d never see her again.