Category Archives: Flashes of Life

The Countdown Has Begun!

Posted on February 9, 2011 by jessicakristie

Share the News – Spread the Word – Tell the World! I know this is not news to some of you, but some may have yet to hear that my first book Dreaming in Darkness, will hit the world in … Continue reading →

Posted in Flashes of Life | Tagged Author, Authors, Blog, blogging, book release, Dreaming in Darkness, ebook, heart, jessica kristie, journal, love, marketing, paperback, passion, poems, poetry, publishing, share, support, Twitter, write, writing | 14 Comments

Empty

Posted on February 7, 2011 by jessicakristie

I wish the moon would bring light through the window. Tonight, like so many nights before, just darkness. It is too dark to see even shadows, and the blackness seems to consume me like an overgrown coat. It does not … Continue reading →

Posted in Flashes of Life, Poetry | Tagged children, embrace, emotions, grief, healing, hurt, journal, love, moments, mourning, need, nothing, peace, poems, poetry, poverty, sadness, write, writing | 20 Comments

Ever Changing

Posted on January 29, 2011 by jessicakristie

I have had so many changes I thought it was time for a quick update. Some things I want you to check out: One Stop Poetry! I am so honored to be a part of this fantastic team. One Stop … Continue reading →

Posted in Flashes of Life | Tagged art, artists, Author, Book, changes, feature, indie ink, jessica kristie, merchandise, One Stop, oneshotwednesday, onestoppoetry, poetry, shop, shortyawards, submissions, support, writing | 10 Comments

SHE

Posted on January 26, 2011 by jessicakristie

Secret’s silence told, in a rhythmic drum to my ear. A gorgeousness she would hold, for the rest of her years. Moon’s replaced her eyes and stars made up her voice. Making flowers no one could ever deny. Melodies from … Continue reading →

Posted in Flashes of Life, Poetry, Videos | Tagged Adia, Blog, blogging, change, embrace, emotions, firework, flowers, Friends, friendship, gift, healing, journal, katy perry firework, love, miracle, moon, music, poems, poetry, she, stars, video, write, writing | 38 Comments

More Fire – Less Smoke

Posted on January 19, 2011 by jessicakristie

I miss you sometimes. It lasts for several minutes – then I fight off your ghosts, and put to sleep your echoes. It gets easier, as I am reminded of your miscarriage of my heart. You abused a gift, while … Continue reading →

Posted in Flashes of Life, Poetry, Videos | Tagged Blog, blogging, blogs, change, emotions, empty, fire, healing, heart, journal, letting go, love, more fire less smoke, poems, poetry, smoke, video, write, writing | 24 Comments

Everybody’s Fool

Posted on January 5, 2011 by jessicakristie

I have seen this before… so many times. You speak of grandeur while acting in angst. Pleading and begging to be loved. You deserve to be loved, I would never deny that. It just hurts to watch you swoon with … Continue reading →

Posted in Flashes of Life, Poetry, Videos | Tagged acceptance, anger, bitter, Blog, blogging, blogs, burning bridges, change, Denial, embrace, emotions, empty, Everybody's Fool, Friends, friendship, grief, healing, heart, journal, letting go, lies, love, moments, passion, peace, poems, poetry, sadness, soul, waiting, write, writing | 43 Comments

Recycling 2010

Posted on December 30, 2010 by jessicakristie

Someone said to me the other day “What do you plan on doing with your writing?” Although on the surface it may seem like a bit of an obvious question, it still made me think. It is the end of … Continue reading →

Posted in Flashes of Life | Tagged 2010, acceptance, Alive, Blog, blogging, blogs, change, emotions, Friends, future, Goodbye 2010, healing, Holidays, journal, let go, letting go, Living, love, New Years, passion, recycling, resolution, sadness, Twitter, writing | 9 Comments

Grief Virus

Posted on December 15, 2010 by jessicakristie

I pause in silence. Honoring the fallen that still forge this ground with mystery and memory. Your vacancy leaves stains permanent and pressing. Questioning – even the questions to ask. Undoubtedly I doubt my ability to heal, to offer healing … Continue reading →

Posted in Flashes of Life, Poetry | Tagged blogging, blogs, death, emotions, empty, grief, healing, journal, moments, mourning, poetry, saddness, support, tragedy, writing | 16 Comments

The Art of Friendship

Posted on December 8, 2010 by jessicakristie

November rolls around and the mood changes across the planet. We go into Holiday season and the flashes of Santa and Nativity Scenes fill the media and our rooms. I think this time of year forces us to reflect and … Continue reading →

Posted in Flashes of Life | Tagged acceptance, blogs, Friends, friendship, journal, love, peace, poems, poetry, priceless, treasures, video, writing | 15 Comments

Demolition

Posted on December 2, 2010 by jessicakristie

The aftermath of your deception numbs like snow beneath my bare feet. My tourniquet of fishing wire brings no relief, but there is freedom in the sound of my skin bruising. My blood clots in your name. Your devastation is … Continue reading →