by Bela Johnson | Jun 24, 2014 | lifestyle, musings, philosophy, poetry, relationships, Uncategorized
What kind of honesty obfuscates anger where allies become enemies in a heartbeat, decimating one another with a smile? How to winnow facts from confusion, being truthful as well as kind, increasing both wisdom and discernment? Best to model intention and...
by Bela Johnson | Jun 10, 2014 | love, musings, poetry, random thoughts, Uncategorized
He never wore a ring, she said. Though it might have been better than mangling it on a lumber hook two days after the wedding, nearly cutting that digit free at least. Such things happen, I know. Symbols on display do not indicate what harbors within. Commitment,...
by Bela Johnson | Apr 29, 2014 | inspiration, love, musings, poetry, Uncategorized
It’s not that I was unresponsive. It’s that I couldn’t feel. Believe me, there’s a difference. Don’t give up on people so easily, but don’t hold on too long, either. We all come into this life with wounds to heal....
by Bela Johnson | Apr 22, 2014 | lifestyle, musings, nature, poetry, Uncategorized
She’s tender, like rose petals in rain before sun and weather draw stalks rigid toward a heaven filled with wonder and fear of what lies beyond, of then and now as small hands trace feathery lines across his tired brow. Trembling when confronted with too many...
by Bela Johnson | Apr 15, 2014 | culture, musings, nature, people, poetry, Uncategorized
The old woman clasps worn cards wearily to grizzled chin, vertical lines set deep as piercing black eyes etched into an apple doll face. Sweeping swollen arthritic fingers over lined forehead, drumming now, listening to the hollow sound of bony digits echoing against...
by Bela Johnson | Mar 25, 2014 | lifestyle, love, personal, poetry, relationships, Uncategorized
He rolls over, nestles into her back; warm, soft hands cupping bony ribs, slack belly, full hips. Years they have lain this way, waning dancers in the twilight. She turns, his synchronized movements practiced upon nights beyond number; limbs flailing, twisting,...
