Tag Archives: grief

Empty Answers

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Christina Anne Hawthorne

At a window that was forever the night she sang from the emptiness that knew her heart’s deepest longing. Starlight accepted her questioning and wiped her silver tears when moonlight found her grief. Even if she counted the stars there’d … Continue reading →

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Sideways

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Christina Anne Hawthorne

Dreaming sideways, casting aside residual sorrow to tumble evermore into a valley burning. Loss, it cried, liquid silver caressing her cheeks while a gasping heart choked her throat. Standing sideways, swaying in mourning sunrise pain where hushed breaths came earlier … Continue reading →

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Cats of My Heart

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Christina Anne Hawthorne

This is, quite simply, my ode to four of the girl cats who graced my life. These four were special to me. The ache in my heart says so. Why all girls? The bond. The male cats I’ve had were … Continue reading →

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In Memory

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Christina Anne Hawthorne

In that moment so brief in our lives my heart thawed because you found my light. I wanted to embrace you, but darkness fell and we passed out of sight. New paths carried us in opposing directions, taking us farther … Continue reading →

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The Way of Things

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Christina Anne Hawthorne

It’s difficult to navigate in a tailspin. I’ll be okay. I’m a survivor, so I’ll survive. I’ll move on. It’s been a rough week so this post is to let everyone know I’m putting off some of my online plans … Continue reading →