Category: Journal Writing
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The Any Day Journal – 11 The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone of Covid-19 Hi Readers, I am sharing excerpts from my journal, The Twilight Zone of COVID-19. These reflections capture moments of resilience, humour, and humanity during an extraordinary time. This isn’t about returning to the past; it’s about exploring how those experiences shaped us and the lessons we learned. The Twilight Zone… Read more
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The Prophecy of Metal Monsters
Previously titled: Counting the Cost of Artificial Intelligence-Edited February 2026 I call it Artificial Technology, Man’s Intelligence.–jjf A Rant The Prophecy of Metal Monsters I feel stuck in the chaos of modern life, forced to play the role of ringmaster, trying to manage a flood of digital challenges. New apps keep popping up everywhere, crowding… Read more
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Mathematics of Love
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I will revisit this post…stay tuned💛 Time to lift the stress… Okay, dear readers, I couldn’t resist; I toyed with my words and landed on ‘Mathematics of Love.’ Indulge me, and see if you can add a line or multiply the fun (but please, no division!). Winking emoji here…lol Mathematics of Love Love plus love… Read more
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Another Yearning- Dreaming of Home
Dreaming of Home A free verse or prose on my thoughts, woven together from my journal. – jjf /1 I stand atop this frozen hill, where I’ve learned to bury my ache, I’ve dropped each pang, a heavy stone into the well of my silence. I wait, shivering, for a flicker of hope to pull… Read more
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A Pun of Trouble
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“A Pun of Trouble” reflects the personal challenges and resilience faced in times of adversity. I draw from my own experiences to connect with and inspire those who have encountered similar struggles. The title is a play on the word “trouble,” highlighting both the difficulties encountered and the subtle, nuanced meanings that life’s challenges can… Read more
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Stricken Souls – A Poem
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Stricken Souls Grief is an unwelcome companion that has intertwined itself with my life. Four friends of mine have been taken far too soon: one at the hands of her partner, one suddenly without warning, one by the relentless grip of cancer, and another by the ravages of COVID. Each loss has carved a unique… Read more
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D for Depression-Poetry Therapy 1
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A season of depression My heart is composing a goodly matter; I speak of the verses which I have made concerning the King; my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. Psalm 45:1 (KJV) Dear reader: Poetry therapy offers a gentle doorway into the emotions we often carry quietly — the ones that surface… Read more
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The Any Day Journal 9-Sharing is Caring
A Safe Space A cycle of my unfortunate achievements. “Help!” I cried out. I listened for an answer, but there was silence. I must get out of this hamster’s cage. But I keep lying to myself. Round and round I go… My life has been a relentless circle, an endless ripple. I thought I was… Read more
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The Any Day Journal 8- On the Bridge
On the Bridge I’m just watching the tracks disappear into nothingness and waiting for the train to give them meaning. The tracks were constructed to remain, to wait for trains that would take people to their destination. But where is my destination? Do I have a destiny?Is destiny the same as destination? Again, I saw… Read more
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The Any Day Journal 7- Forgetfulness & Rue
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Forgetfulness & Rue Forgetfulness & Rue Writing short poems and haikus has become part of my way of capturing the beauty and complexity of life in just a few words. It’s a fun and expressive outlet that I hope will resonate with you. Whether you’re here for a quick read, a moment of reflection, or… Read more