Finding the light

My heart yearns to speak as the tears slide down my cheeks. A crack so slight, it is barely noticed, has begun to form in my heart. The fire from my throat is building. I cannot breathe. If only I could mend the ache. I'm dying inside. There is no hope.


A new sense of loneliness is emerging from deep within.


NO! I scream.


Go away! Happiness is right here! I shout.


But yet I feel the creeping of exile climbing into every fiber of my being.


I can't let this evil take over.


I push against it.


I feel the light behind me.


I push harder.


It's getting brighter.


I'm exhausted.


I want to fall.


But I can't.


I won't let the darkness swarm over me again.


Where is the sunshine when you need it?

It is buried deep within my soul.

We are walking along the sandy beach towards the shoreline. The only thought in my mind is him. The love of my life. I look up at the silvery full moon and sigh. He squeezes my hand lightly and I look at him. I smile instantly and feel my heart flutter. His smile is amazing and his eyes are full of love. I trust him completely. He stops and pulls me close to him. My heart beats faster. I run my free hand along his jawline resting my hand on his cheek. Our eyes are locked on each other. His arms wrap around me, his eyes never leaving mine. Our smiles still glowing bright. I know this is love. True love. A one of a kind love. I don't care if we never move from this spot. Standing right here, right now is all that matters. This is our moment. It is breathtaking.
I thank the Lord for the happiness I feel and have faith our love will always be strong.

Go Away Heat

I wake up and look at the weather report for the day. 106. Oh my, not another day over one hundred. How many more days will we find ourselves in this scorching heat? This summer began in the middle of May and has decided to continue now into September. I love summer, I truly do. But it's time to find the upper eighty to lower ninety degree temps.
Outside at recess, it feels like a sauna. Being out in this heat is draining, making it hard to study. People are grouchy and I'm always tired. I miss bike rides to the park and walks in the neighborhood. But I won't risk it until this heat goes away.
I am down on my knees, begging for some relief from this heat. I am begging for a wild thunderstorm to roll through and cool us down. Though the humidity would be sticky, the rain would feel wonderful.