Karla's Chronicles

  2020. What a year it has been thus far. I guess one would imagine that times like these are the most opportune for writers like myself. After all, writing is certainly a solitary job. A one-man band one might assume. We as writers turn our homes into our offices anyway. We might as well relish in the stay at home idea and dive into some writing, right? As common sense and reliable as this idea is and may seem to be, it is definitely easier said than done. I, like everyone else, got wrapped up in all of the heartbreak that has been happening for the past six months. I admittedly let it consume me. I did not mean to get all invested in it, but when it is all you see on the news, it is exceedingly difficult not to become emotionally invested. I suppose it is what makes us human. Along with becoming completely immersed in the unusual time and the sadness that came with it, I lost motivation for my writing.   I lost myself for a while. It was an interesting step back. It is a...

Times are difficult right now for everyone. As humans, we all have our own ways in which we wish to cope with sadness and despair.   Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, we just cannot shake the misery we may be experiencing. If you happen to feel this way, right now, there is no need to fret. You are definitely not alone. This is a worldwide crisis, and there are varying degrees of pain being felt in every corner of the world. Even if you have not lost someone you love to this virus, even just hearing about the death and devastation can affect many people, especially those of us who are empathic and tend to feel other people’s pain. Many people who were fulfilled by their craft and their work in the past are now looking to something new to fill the void. There are also many people who are in dire straits financially and do not know when they will have a place to call home anytime in the near future. Thinking about all of these things on a daily basis and have them run around ...

I'll be the first to admit, I have not been as responsible for keeping up with posting and sharing my writing on this blog, particularly in the month of February. Maybe I can redeem myself this last week! I am continuing with my free write theme to work on honing my skill. I also mentioned a couple weeks back that I am going to be working on a third collection of poetry! It will be sold on Blurb Books just like my previous collections. I'm really excited about beginning this new project! These free-write posts are meant to help me prepare for the process of writing another book! "Rainy Day" It looks as if it is haunted outside No birds are tweeting high in the trees All around me There is dead silence The clouds are heavy And look ominous and even angry They look like they could burst at any second Pouring down rain in buckets and releasing their forbidden tears

“Winter” The ground covered in snow Chills me to the bone But I stare at the bird on the limb Who is brave enough To let the snow fall all over him As long as I have you in my arms I feel safe and secure Your big arms wrap me up Tightly And we step into the winter

“Needles” When I close my eyes at Night I see myself being stuck by the needle It’s not something I need But it is something that I chase after I never thought I would overcome my fear of needles Until I realized that this gave me the euphoric high I was always looking for In this dream, I feel hypnotized A euphoric sense of happiness And a lust for life That I have never before felt A world where differences Were accepted and seen as The norm No one cared now if you were Picture perfect No one cared if you put on extra Pounds Or if your teeth weren’t perfectly straight It was almost like a eutopia Living in harmony With each other Regardless of differences In opinion When I wake I find it a shame That it is just a dream It is what I long for Without the artificial Sources I wish my mind Could take me away To a place with peace I wish it wasn’t Something that just Existed in my dreams

“Ambitious Heart” You wake up in the morning Determined and ready To make the big jump You are so excited That you can feel your heart’s rapid thump You have worked so hard To let your courage, take over the Drive You get in the car and drive aimlessly With no destination in particular You just want to conquer the miles Let the sun shine in your soul Let the wind whip through your hair And all of the sudden You find yourself smiling You missed the moments like this The simplicity of it You have been working so hard To get out of the darkness To make sure you are expressing yourself In the most perfect sense That you put the simple things On the backburner The Truth is though That you appreciate the small things You always have That’s the nature of your Ambitious heart You have survived the hardest times You have let your heart Jump for joy And have lived the good times To your fullest potential You have let your stre...

Hello, guys, It's me, again. I am just writing in to let you guys know that the next few posts over these next two days and the following week are going to be based on writing prompts. I want to practice writing freely to get myself out of this writing rut and my block. I hope you enjoy my free writes in the upcoming days and weeks! It will only help me to improve my skill even more!