Drowning in a Puddle of Tears

By Angela Christy Hayes I woke up this morning drowning in a puddle of tears. Was it a bad dream? Are you really gone? You were supposed to teach me to drive. We were supposed to go on a college road trip. You were going to walk me down the aisle. The puddle of tears … Continue reading Drowning in a Puddle of Tears

The Devil Hates This Town

By Angela Christy Hayes In this town we don't just sing the National Anthem on Friday nights, players run on to the field with the American flag in hand.In this town we pray over the loud speaker before every game.In this town the only time we take a knee is when someone is hurt and … Continue reading The Devil Hates This Town

If I’d Known It Was the Last

If I’d Known It Was the Last..By Angela Christy Hayes If I'd known it was the last time I'd see you, I would've taken the time to eat breakfast with you. Instead, I told you I was running late and didn't have time. I just gave you a quick kiss goodbye and hurried out the … Continue reading If I’d Known It Was the Last

The Gift that Hurts

I see things I don't want to see I know things I don't want to know I feel things I don't want to feel Sometimes the pain is excruciating The waiting Agonizing What shall I do? Can I change the future? Can I send out a warning? Will anyone listen? Or will they say it … Continue reading The Gift that Hurts

I chose you but I should have chose him

You both made my heart race You both rescued me from the villians, monsters, and fire dragons You were both took my breath away When I saw you I couldn't help but smile You both could turn my cloudy days into Sunshine and rainbows You both made me laugh I had a great time with … Continue reading I chose you but I should have chose him

Advice to the Graduate

As you move on to bigger and better things, don't forget the ones who guided you along the way. Your loved ones have watched you grow from a cute little Pre-K kid to bright young person. You had a few turbulent years, but you matured and learned from your mistakes. I would like to take … Continue reading Advice to the Graduate