I just finished writing my third book of poetry. If you have enjoyed any of my writings, please review them on Goodreads, Amazon and other platforms. We authors rely on it. Thank you so much for the support over the years. This book is a journey of life and loss: In this raw and poignant …
The best part of my day is the morning. As I sit in silence, I look outside at this beautiful view. Hills in the distance, pine trees my friends. It's a greeting of sorts as crows talk among themselves. This morning, however, there is pure silence as if they know loss is on the horizon. …
A powerful thingThe angerNegativityDividing me in half Where has that light gone?HiddenBehind the pain Masked as angerCrueltyA song enraged The pause is necessaryA check in is survivalBest not to make things worse There thereLet it flowAmong the ashesof your pain Until all that's leftIs an empty vesselReady to be rebuilt
Ok, I'm a few days early...but I'm ready! Remember to have fun and do the things that lift you up, make you smile and laugh joyfully! Halloween is my favorite time of year! Because my birthday is the same time, I would have slumber parties, my mom would cook caramel apples and we would have …
One day I decided to breatheAnd the dam openedAs tears cascaded down my faceUnaware it was all there Often misunderstoodAppearing angryPettyUncaringCold It is only a protectionOf my heartNavigating painDisappointmentSadnessImmense grief BreathingBrings me back to my centerMy heart
What strategies do you use to maintain your health and well-being? These strategies work for me: 1. Physical exercise for the body every day is a must. For me, I love to jog or run. It makes me feel good like nothing else does. It's how I start my day, every day. I run on …
Labels are the theme of the week for me and I felt it important to take it a step further. Let's talk about narcissism. I don't know about you but lately I see it everywhere. Things like: • How to deal with a narcissistic ex. • How I dealt with my narcissistic mother in law. …
“Sweet Spot” I found my voice. 💜 Original poetry to be included in my next book of poetry. Click here: Sweet Spot
When I make that statement, it may not be what you think it means. It is not: Putting others first Pleasing others at the expense of yourself Staying silent to keep the peace Feeling resentful but choosing to be outwardly kind Allowing others to hurt you When I say choose Love, I mean to: Speak …
Excerpt from PE for the Soul
Kim Hiles, Author 