Wither

You've bloomed like a magnificent rose, red and pink and white petals slowly opening, reaching, growing to show off your beauty to the world.

The light from your core was brighter than the sun, and no matter what your critics said, you stood tall, shoulders squared, feet firm, and you faced them, full of joy.

Everything you touched with your hand was filled with love; children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren... each and every one you loved so fully and proudly, it can be felt across time.

Smile radiant, touch gentle, you lived your life in the way you wanted to, and didn't take 'no' for an answer.  Defiant, strong, witty... you lead the way in breaking the ideal of what women could achieve.

Hair always done, dress adorning you, hugs as warm as Arizona springs... I always felt at home in your eyes, and you could always see the potential in me, when the rest of the family thought I was a lost cause.

Now, decades after you first started to bloom, you slowly wither.  You are still a rose, yes, a beautiful rose, but the petals are wilting and falling to the floor, red fading to pink and grey...

Yet you still outshine the rest.  Believe me, you do!  Your laugh uplifts my spirit, and smile makes me feel like I'm worthwhile and loved.  This is a gift no one can ever take from me... from us.

No matter what... please know that I love you, and you will forever be loved.  Do not worry that you wither.  Decay is inevitable for even the greatest human.  The light you carry and shine on me will last forever.

-Erin M. Truesdale, May 28, 2013

I've Published My New Novel on Kindle!

I have some exciting news!  After months of hard working, editing, formatting, looking over proofs and editing some more, the day has finally come.  I've published my first novel as an indy author, and for the time being, it is available on amazon.com at an Kindle eBook.  It is only $4.99, so give it a try!  You can get your copy here:

http://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Away-The-Shadows-ebook/dp/B00CYB0T54/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1369382304&sr=1-1&keywords=Breaking+Away

Please stay tuned, as I'm expecting to have the link for you to purchase the physical copy tomorrow.  I hope.  This will be available both on amazon.com and createspace.com.

This is a very exciting time in my life, and I am happy to finally be sharing my writing with you.  There have always been stories and characters stuck inside my brain, and they are finally getting a voice, and a chance to shine in the minds of people around the world.

Thank you for your love and good vibes, and for supporting independent artists!

-Erin M. Truesdale
May 23, 2013

Let Down

Let down your hair
to cover your face
but don't get lost in the shadows.

Let it down and be free
but don't let its weight
pull you down.

Let down your hair
and be careful of who
gets near you to tug and repress.

Let it down and take heed
of the wind that threatens to
whip it around and rip it out.

Let down your hair
but don't trust those who
only love you to ride in your wake.

Let it down and love
the feeling it gives you to
be not restricted, to be not held back.

Let your hair down
but don't be let down
by the world that longs to
pull you down.

-Erin M. Truesdale
May 7, 2013