Monthly Archives: February 2013

Question.

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Vicki Caroline Cheatwood

. “Question.” A co-worker says. Okay, I say. “Are you ready to date yet?” IT’S ONLY BEEN ELEVEN MONTHS, I want to blurt out. Not angry but surprised at how emphatically I feel this. No, I just say no, I’m not … Continue reading →

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A fitting place

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Vicki Caroline Cheatwood

Singlehood is a place where “pajama time” is the sweetest phrase and the only the children are traumatized by the fashion faux pas of fuzzy booties and gray long-handles at six. . Singlehood is a place wherein pickle chips and … Continue reading →

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Just breathe

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Vicki Caroline Cheatwood

. Willie Nelson’s “Just Breathe,” another song that followed me during the last months of life with Mark. I hadn’t heard the song in months, and lately it’s been on the radio again – heard it twice last week. “Stay with … Continue reading →

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Five Poems Against Spring

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Vicki Caroline Cheatwood

(I) raging against hope against change signs that the world will move on has moved on continues moving on without you . (II) step outside and look up and glare at the branches bare your teeth at threat of spring … Continue reading →

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