Category: poetry
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The Hard Parts
The hardest part of a deep connection is the physical memory it leaves behind. It’s the way a scent or a shadow pulls you back to the start, even when you’re trying to move forward. You can “play it smart,” but the heart doesn’t always follow the rules.
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On Your Sixth Birthday
Six years ago, I met the little lion who made me a mother. In this tribute to my firstborn, I reflect on the ache, the awe, and the hilarious meltdowns that shaped our journey, because raising Grayson has been equal parts joy, chaos, and love deeper than I ever imagined…
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B-52 Bar and Lounge
Bob made a choice he couldn’t take back, and the people who love him are left to question why. It’s not about closure. It’s about what’s left behind.
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Where the Light Lands
This Father’s Day, I wrote a poem. It’s called “Where the Light Lands,” for the man who holds our home together in quiet ways. It’s about love that shows up without asking for applause. For him, and for fathers who carry more than they ever say out loud.
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Built For The Storm
Motherhood is part circus, part sacred ritual. You get roared at by a tiny CEO in Spider-Man socks, then tackled by joy in a diaper. No medals, just crumbs. #BuiltForTheStorm #MomMode #LionCubChronicles
Nicole Johnson 