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Gypsy Aurora Musings

where the streetlights become stars and fireflies ignite the night

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making new choices

Dusting the Rust Off

Opening the first page of the book, I took a deep breath in, grounding myself in the anticipation of all the possibilities Not knowing where to start, I put down the first word, then another, surrendering to the flowKnowing it... Continue Reading →

There was a chill in the air and I wrapped the blankets closer around me. Winter was marching in quickly and I wasn't totally sure I was ready for it yet.I enjoyed the fall colours so much this year. Hearing... Continue Reading →

Dropping the Ball

I dropped the ballIt bouncedAnd rolled awayMissed opportunity I could go chase itBut it was already out of sightClearly it wasn't meant for me I console myself from my mistakeThe shoulds startI try to block them outThe ball is goneI... Continue Reading →

Umbrella Sunshine

We used our umbrellas, even though we didn't really need themIt was a sunny day, and while some use them to shield themselves from vitamin dWe dancedWe twirled our pastel coloursThe bright ones and ones filled with patterns We used... Continue Reading →

The Last Time

The lovers met for the last timeThey knew he would ship out in the morning And neither knew which direction their lives would take from thereThey said the standard, "we'll write each other every day"And "I'll be here waiting when... Continue Reading →

Picnic Bugs

It was a day for picnics but we hated bugsThey always seemed to infiltrate our picnic and ruin it for everyone So we definitely weren't having a picnicOn this day for picnicsWe packed standard picnic fareInto a cooler bagRefusing to... Continue Reading →

Not Even With Roses

Not even 10 dozen roses could win her back. Maybe if he'd splurged for 11, but it was so close to valentine's day, and the prices were so inflated alreadyReally, if she needed that many roses, she wasn't for him... Continue Reading →

Decisions for Change

So many decisions each and every dayThey have the power to permanently alter the perspective and projection of your lifeChoices to change takes courageOften lacking consistency to create lasting directional shiftsUnless it's something catastrophic causing collapse But why do we... Continue Reading →

On My Own

I want to start over, start freshBut I'll still be me. But the boxes I've been put in hereDon't have to be unpacked thereI can be bold, courageous, independent, saneI can live my life without limitationsFree of the handcuffs that... Continue Reading →

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