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Category: Writing

Beachfront (a poem)

2021/01/25 Kevin J. O'ConnerLeave a comment

One of those times when a single line pops into my head and I follow it from there. I want to say I’m reminded of the seaside,but that’s nothing more than a romantic notion. I have mixed emotions about the ocean. In movies, there’s something beautiful,even poignant, about the tide rushing inor rolling out while [...]

Posted in Life, Musings, Poetry, WritingTagged January 2021, poem, poetry

Dear Monday…

2021/01/25 Kevin J. O'ConnerLeave a comment

Dear Monday, If there’s not going to be any snow, would you mind turning up the heat a bit? Love, Kevin (25 January 2021)

Posted in Life, Musings, WritingTagged Dear Monday, January 2021, love notes to the days of the week, year 8

Dear Sunday…

2021/01/24 Kevin J. O'ConnerLeave a comment

Dear Sunday, We were promised snow… Love, Kevin (24 January 2021)

Posted in General/Miscellany, Life, Musings, WritingTagged Dear Sunday, January 2021, love notes to the days of the week, year 8

Dear Saturday…

2021/01/23 Kevin J. O'ConnerLeave a comment

Dear Saturday, Your Tuesday costume had me confused there for a moment. Love, Kevin (23 January 2021)

Posted in Life, Musings, WritingTagged Dear Saturday, January 2021, letters to the days of the week, year 8

Dear Friday…

2021/01/22 Kevin J. O'ConnerLeave a comment

Dear Friday, I’m not sure we can handle all of this competence. Love, Kevin (22 January 2021)

Posted in Musings, WritingTagged Dear Friday, January 2021, letters to the days of the week, year 8

Dear Thursday…

2021/01/21 Kevin J. O'ConnerLeave a comment

Dear Thursday, Try not to get dizzy. Time going back to its usual speed can be a bit disorienting. Love,Kevin (21 January 2021)

Posted in Life, Musings, WritingTagged Dear Thursday, January 2021, love notes to the days of the week, year 8

Dear Wednesday…

2021/01/20 Kevin J. O'ConnerLeave a comment

Dear Wednesday, Nicely done, Wednesday. (For future reference: you didn’t need the Saturday costume.) Love, Kevin (20 January 2021)

Posted in Musings, WritingTagged Dear Wednesday, January 2021, letters to the day of the week, year 8

Dear Tuesday…

2021/01/19 Kevin J. O'ConnerLeave a comment

Dear Tuesday, Tomorrow’s the day—cue it up. Love, Kevin (19 January 2021)

Posted in Musings, WritingTagged Dear Tuesday, January 2021, letters to the days of the week, year 8

Dear Monday…

2021/01/18 Kevin J. O'Conner

Dear Monday, Off to an early start, I see. Love, Kevin (18 January 2021)

Posted in Life, Musings, WritingTagged Dear Monday, January 2021, love notes to the days of the week, year 8

A long day after a long night (a poem)

2021/01/17 Kevin J. O'Conner

A report from the other side. I threw up in my mouth a littleas I lay my head on the pillow The electricity was still outso the house was cold I had plenty of blanketsbut wished I had moreso I would feel held, if not warm I slept in until 11:30—but I didn’t get to [...]

Posted in Life, Musings, Poetry, WritingTagged January 2021, poem, poetry

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