Monthly Archives: April 2019

The Judge – a poem

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Tessa

The Judge by Teresa Smeigh October 2016 Judge’s Story Broke news that Sunday. Bridge in lake. Can’t cross it! The Judge was sitting drinking, Proud as he could be. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author … Continue reading →

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The Gavel – a poem

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Tessa

The Gavel By Teresa Smeigh August 2016 Slam that gavel hard! We all jump at the banging. Order in the court. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, Stories And Poems http://www.tessacandoit.com http://www.finallyawriter.com

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The Cruise – a haiku

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Tessa

The Cruise by Teresa Smeigh December 2015 They were on a cruise. The waves rose so high it rolled. They were still at the pier.

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Colleen’s Weekly #Poetry Challenge # 31 – PEACE & TEAR

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Tessa

Colleen’s Weekly #Poetry Challenge # 31 – PEACE & TEAR By Teresa Smeigh April 2017 Peace settled slowly Over the dark, war-torn lands. Tears glistened in eyes.

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Eight Legs – a poem

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Tessa

Eight Legs By Teresa Smeigh February 2016 Eight spider legs hanging there, Hidden out of sight, its dark. Now its in my hair.

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My Weekly Writing Challenge – Esther Newton Blog

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Tessa

My Weekly Writing Challenge Bubbles by Teresa Smeigh January 2016 The princess blew a bubble. It broke on the guard’s stubble. She cursed and cried. She was teary-eyed. Then next she blew a double.

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Updating both blogs

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Tessa

I have been working on updating both of my blogs and trashing a lot of poems I wrote that I simply can’t imagine I wrote. I am also moving most of the posts up to repost so that all the … Continue reading →

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The Jigsaw Puzzle – a poem

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Tessa

The Jigsaw Puzzle By Teresa Smeigh 2016 Jigsaw puzzles are Intricate at the best times, Difficult at worst.

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The Frog – a poem

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Tessa

The Frog By Teresa Smeigh September 2016 I held a frog once! Grossed me out and I threw it Deep into the trees. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, Stories And Poems http://www.tessacandoit.com … Continue reading →

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The Sign – a poem

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Tessa

The Sign By Teresa Smeigh August 2016 The sign on the wall Spoke volumes with its silence. The Lord Jesus loves you.

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The Goal – haiku

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Tessa

The Goal By Teresa Smeigh February 2016 The lion runs fast, Its goal , dinner just ahead. The goal runs faster.

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The Bend – a poem

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Tessa

The Bend By Teresa Smeigh September 2016 Bend in the river, A good hiding place for me. Quick pull the boat in! Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, Stories And Poems http://www.tessacandoit.com http://www.finallyawriter.com

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Birth – a poem

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Tessa

Birth by Teresa Smeigh September 2016 Birth of a new day The sun rises from the east. Then sets in the west. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, Stories And Poems http://www.tessacandoit.com http://www.finallyawriter.com

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Mend My Spirit

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Tessa

Mend My Spirit By Teresa Smeigh September 2016 Mend my spirit Lord! Help me follow in your steps. Forgive me my sins. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, Stories And Poems http://www.tessacandoit.com http://www.finallyawriter.com

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My Mask – a poem

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Tessa

My Mask By Teresa Smeigh September 2016 I put on my mask Every day when I rise. I hide my true self. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, Stories And Poems http://www.tessacandoit.com http://www.finallyawriter.com

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Night Owl – poem

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Tessa

Night Owl by Teresa Smeigh September 2016 I hate first shift jobs. I’ve always been a night owl. I am up all night. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, Stories And Poems http://www.tessacandoit.com http://www.finallyawriter.com

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Haiku – The Safe

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Tessa

The Safe by Teresa Smeigh December 2016 Lurking about the safe, Combination in their hands, The alarms go off. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, Stories And Poems http://www.tessacandoit.com http://www.finallyawriter.com

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Winter, Such a Lonely Sight

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Tessa

Winter, Such a Lonely Sight By Teresa Smeigh January 2017 Nature stark and lonely Without it’s summer covering Sometimes that covering Shows white or shiny So pretty covered in white Slippery when it’s shiny Waiting for summer heat And green … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt – the word “score”

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Tessa

We talked about having three children. My husband was hoping for a boy. Back then they didn’t have ultrasounds that could tell you what sex the baby was. Probably a good thing since the first pregnancy resulted in the doctor … Continue reading →

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Rewrote “Dizzy”

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Tessa

Here is the new version of this poem. Whirlwind Thoughts! By Teresa Smeigh April 2019   My mind is in a whirlwind, Often leaving me chagrined.   Bipolar is one part of my problem. My thoughts, I can’t suppress them. … Continue reading →

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