Dawn Renee Writes

Create and Enjoy Life!

This site is devoted to various musings and thoughts.

Life is a journey, enjoy the ride.


Poetry

National Poetry Writing Month – April 2022 – A Poem A Day Month – Find My Poems Here: https://dawnreneewrites.com/april-2022-a-month-of-poetry/


Short Stories

Eye of the Storm – Dawn Renee Writes: https://dawnreneewrites.com/eye-of-the-storm/

A Sea Tale | Dawn Renee Writes

Weekend Escape | Dawn Renee Writes


Latest from the Blog

Bruxed

Waking, fists clenching sheets Jaw tight and weary of keeping it in Mouth on fire, teeth rattle in my head 15 months of constant strife This is now only a shell of a life. The goal now met, now what? Do I return to the status quo? Shift my position? Or move to something new?…

Cheese

Grinning from ear to ear But her eyes gave her away Diving in, another piece of cheese. Her only solace, was she a mouse? Cheddar melting on her tongue, The sharpness makes her feel…. It’s about all that she senses. Spiraling, watching it happen. Still not sure what will make it stop. Make it stop.…

Aisle Eight

Sitting here, biting lips, Trying not to say a word. Cringing as the future unfolds, One voice drowned by the din. They know exactly what they do, But it’s not what the cheering masses think. Those who see it know, We won’t be heard for now, But we’ll end up cleaning the mess they make.…

Empty

Barren shelves, white as fresh fallen snow Waiting for beauty and whimsy to grace thee Faded family photos set aside to blend in But inspiration is elusive and out of grasp. The festive holiday has passed And a chill has settled in my bones. Nothing brings in the warmth Not even this freshly brewed tea…

Fragile

Sitting on a shelf, waiting to be played with; This is where fragile items go. On display when the time comes, Or gathering dust out of sight. Sadness would show in dimmed eyes If this were real, if things had feelings, But instead, gentle smiles plastered on faces Must be careful with fragile things; But…

Hang On, Holidays

Twinkling lights still shimmer On tired boughs of green; Delaying farewells to the season, Let’s keep it up a few more days. The holidays started late this year And work caused everything to be rushed; Just a few more moments of peace Before the frenzy resumes once more. Soon the holiday movies will end, The…


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