Category Archives: Tales and Stories

Another Fresh Start

Posted on July 20, 2012 by becca givens

Deep in the woods of my mind’s sphere, lies the comfort of my interior home and my power creatures, as well as the curses of the darkness of invalidation. When the fog of distortion overshadows and outshines my inner beacon; … Continue reading →

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From: Your Future

Posted on April 21, 2012 by becca givens

Dear young self: I remember when you were this young, with your life ahead of you; reaching crossroads; torn in different directions.  Always trying to balance those activities that embodied being “well rounded”. So many choices ahead and not sure … Continue reading →

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Lost – Can you see me?

Posted on March 17, 2012 by becca givens

Pitch dark woods, emit daunting sounds and movements raising all hair on my arms and neck. My heart sprints as my breath catches. What direction dare I run? Guardians, can you see me? ______________________________________________ Image Credit Thursday Poets Rally Week … Continue reading →

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Rich Sense of Thanks

Posted on November 21, 2011 by becca givens

At this time of year, this is a core week.  It is full of the best grace.  Keep in mind, each day should be full of this rich sense of thanks, yet this week heeds us to draw our thoughts … Continue reading →

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Time

Posted on October 4, 2011 by becca givens

I sit on the hard straight park bench, and watch the society of people hurrying back and forth. On occasion, one may stop to chat with another, but constantly checks his watch for the clocking of time. Why are the … Continue reading →

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Two Wolves

Posted on August 18, 2011 by becca givens

Which wolf are you feeding? Which wolf is inside? Which wolf are you feeding now? Time for a change? ______________________________________________ © rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011

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An Eye for an Eye!

Posted on August 16, 2011 by becca givens

“Each week Carry On Tuesday will publish either a famous quotation or a line from a book, song or poem and invite you to Carry On where words stop. You may use some of the words or all of them either … Continue reading →

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Perfection within Imperfection

Posted on July 24, 2011 by becca givens

Look for the good in those we love. I know too well this is not an easy charge.                               ξ As we look for the traits of charm, it may seem like a task of farce.  Shoot to strike past … Continue reading →

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~ Faith αΩ ~

Posted on July 13, 2011 by becca givens

“Each week Carry On Tuesday will publish either a famous quotation or a line from a book, song or poem and invite you to Carry On where words stop. You may use some of the words or all of them either … Continue reading →

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I saw you there!

Posted on July 12, 2011 by becca givens

On our day of love, I saw you there. You looked so sure and strong. You stood as if you did not have a care in the world. You showed me how to be one with you … all in … Continue reading →

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As I sit in the sun

Posted on July 8, 2011 by becca givens

Today as I made my rounds of favorite blogs, I came across a creative post by Gayle of Bodhirose’s Blog. Her mesmerizing post, Madness, written as part of Flash Fiction, concluded with the following interesting note: “I came across a … Continue reading →

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