Anna's Ideas

There's no denying it; 2020 has been an interesting year, definitely one for the history books. Recently, as I think we all have been doing, I've been reflecting on the past twelve months.  Over the past few days, especially, I've been taking some extra time to think back and glean from all of these memories. One such time, I was listening to the radio and reading through old journal entries.  I realized then just how memories I can, and have, associated with music.  Scrolling through my playlist, I often point out, "oh, yeah!  I remember the first time I heard this song!" Or, "remember? That was when this was happening." So, I thought, let's take a creative twist on the traditional end-of-the-year reflections. "Five More Minutes" (Scotty McCreery): December 31, 2019 I had actually listened to Scotty's book, Go Big or Go Home,  back in late October or November 2019.  Before then, I never paid close attention to his music.  But after I r...

Rescuer’s Facade Note: this poem was co-written with my friend, Brianna Harpel.  She and I also wrote another poem (Where Monsters Prey), which is published on her blog. To read more of her poetry, please check out her blog, Spread the Spark .  -=- I look into so many eyes Trying to see inside But all I get are masks Empty, soulless, yet ready to be allied.    Setting all emotion aside, I must remember my guise. Remember the bigger picture that I can’t let my anger compromise, That which I negotiate. Pretending to be, this monstrosity To want to buy these children, Strip of modesty,  Take advantage of poverty.  Commit every atrocity…  That I am here to fight.  Focus. Focus for my sanity,  On the truth, The real reason I am here. To gather up the information  That may release them from fear. Masquerade a little longer To gather up these chains.  Striving to keep hidden The prayers, coursing through my veins.  The prayers to take...