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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Lisette d. Johnson

He gave me a locket my first mother’s day, which came just two weeks after our first child, our daughter was born. Although it is not easy to write about living in an abusive relationship, it is far easier to … Continue reading →

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Masquerade

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Lisette d. Johnson

I am an observer. I watch people. As an engaging conversationalist I hide it well, this tendency to take in everyone around me. I am looking though, as I interact with you. Ever curious. Wondering. Hoping to discern something from … Continue reading →

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Love, Valentines, Gifts

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Lisette d. Johnson

On this day, many Valentine’s Days after he asked me to marry him, I ponder love. I think of his final profession of a love so deep he said it was impossible to live without me. Even now I still wonder how … Continue reading →

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View from the chair

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Lisette d. Johnson

“The heart dies a slow death, shedding each hope like leaves. Until one day there are none.” Do you wonder why?  Why does she stay?  I will tell you what I know. Surely you too have loved someone. Have trusted. … Continue reading →

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Voices of Sisters

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Lisette d. Johnson

 My book is in a state of half doneness as my creativity waxes and wanes. I constantly question my motivation for its existence; abandoning and re-engaging.  It is an ugly subject, one that I’d just as soon divest myself from.  I’d … Continue reading →

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