poem Archives

The Mind of Josie de Vere

Short Stories…plus random, but well intended thoughts, poems, musings, and advice from the rabbit hole weirdness existing in the mind of a writer just trying to figure out life and how to make it better.

metaphors, analogy, life, wisdom, subconscious

Subconscious’s Wisdom & A Rewrite

May 25, 2021

What if the reality we experience with our physical senses is just a metaphor, a poetic expression of our thoughts and feelings? We think…

if only, relationship advice, inner wisdom, find yourself

A Giant Square Peg

May 24, 2021

I heard someone say “It could be so great, if only…” I replied, “If only what? A lion would make a great house pet…

herding cats, meditation, thoughts, poetry

Chasing Strays

May 21, 2021

It’s simple. Don’t chase anything that wishes to run away. Not a person, not a thought. Focus only on the things which you want…

Time Isn’t

May 18, 2021

There is an indescribable peace which is gained when you refuse to give up on yourself. It takes time, but I’ve realized that there…