not love letters
empty words on papers found love letters that never really loved yet she whispered words on lonely nights to self and dogs cats and trees — Brenda Johima
onward and inward
optimism bravery courage and kindness prayers in light filled rooms guide the way ― Brenda Johima
that love could never be
that love could never be they were two polar opposites in lifestyle and pocketbook
she’s missing just one thing
missing money but she had the smarts the looks and the love — Brenda Johima
aching to belong. but not really
she would never belong with the famous high rollers she watched from the sidelines aching to belong but not really — Brenda Johima
bed rumbling
He’s right here Bed rumbling, shaking, twitching Restless legs and wild dreams Chasing bunnies at top speeds — Brenda Johima
the moon is missing
The moon is missing As night falls Into darkness I slip No more thoughts That is all — Brenda Johima
expect nothing
Expect nothing Receive everything — Brenda Johima
paradise uncovered
Island rains Turning dusty brown greens Into lush and vibrant greens Paradise uncovered Once again — Brenda Johima
Peace
Peace came over me Comfort Like dear old friend I haven’t seen for awhile Thank God she’s here Alive and well — Brenda Johima