Judey Kalchik

Joined February 2021

516 stories

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It's my time to find and use my voice.

Poetry, short stories, memories, and a lot of things I think and wish I'd known a long time ago.

You can also find me on Medium

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Give Me Rest
puppies sleep in silky puddles collapsing in exhausted release unconcerned abandon often underfoot trust and assurance a comforting embrace
By Judey Kalchik about a year ago in Poets
What Do You Think?
You may think I do not mourn you You may think I do not care You may think it doesn't matter When I reach and you're not there.
By Judey Kalchik about a year ago in Poets
Fear
When you are a frightened child you find your grownup and tell them your fears hand them your terror in a little box for their keeping
By Judey Kalchik about a year ago in Poets
Gramma's Ribbon Box. Runner-Up in Holiday Reflections in Verse Challenge.
Tucked in a plaid box, high on a shelf The Collection of Ribbons, a December time to myself. First light the fire -then lift the cover once a year
By Judey Kalchik about a year ago in Poets
Once Upon a Morning
Fogging, my words are captured in cloudy mist. Rapid steps take me to my waiting car, where Exhalations of steam extend from the tail pipe as it churns to life.
By Judey Kalchik about a year ago in Poets
I Am No Hero. Top Story - November 2024.
Heroes come with swords and stone To fight battles they take as their own. I am no hero. ~ Heroes inspire others to take up the fight.
By Judey Kalchik about a year ago in Poets
Insomanxiety
I can’t sleep tonight. Waking- I remember that I forgot something. - My alarm? It’s set. The door? It’s secure and locked.
By Judey Kalchik about a year ago in Poets
Walking Numb
My life has fallen apart countless times. This numbness is fuzzy and familiar. I lost more people in my life today. But I am still here.
By Judey Kalchik about a year ago in Poets
Evening
Last lingering kiss Silver grace: streaming, shining Luna ascending. ~~~~
By Judey Kalchik about a year ago in Poets
Morning
Morning arriving The day unwraps a blessing Opportunity
By Judey Kalchik about a year ago in Poets
Cloud Watching
Angels trailing wings God's love: light columns shine down Apophenia ~~~
By Judey Kalchik about a year ago in Poets
Helene
Anxious I scan clouds Helene comes to dance with us Sky meeting the Earth
By Judey Kalchik about a year ago in Poets