Five Minute Thought

Why are there so many stars shining?

I pace the path full of fallen leaves barefoot.

Mar 24, 2022 • 

Chantel Powers

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Visitors

“Sadness, why do you stand in the kitchen?"

Mar 24, 2022 • 

Chantel Powers

Here I Am

This is Five Minute Thought, a newsletter using narrative writing and poetry to connect with others through five-minute thoughts.

Mar 23, 2022 • 

Chantel Powers

Fulfilled

The hard shell of the light blue suitcase stood by the front door like a soldier.

Mar 18, 2022 • 

Chantel Powers

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December 2021

My 48th Birthday

I remember the vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry Dairy Queen ice cream cake for my 48th birthday that you bought for me because I asked.

Dec 3, 2021 • 

Chantel Powers

July 2021

July 7

My last trip in the motorhome with my dad was to Young, AZ October 2020.

Jul 8, 2021 • 

Chantel Powers

June 2021

Go On

Until my soul can no longer keep track of how long you have been gone;

Jun 5, 2021 • 

Chantel Powers

May 2021

What I feel like at 2 am

I am tired.

May 7, 2021 • 

Chantel Powers

March 2021

Friends

I take a mental snapshot of the women in my life gathered in one place.

Mar 21, 2021 • 

Chantel Powers

More Idling

Instagram repost: @refugeingrief @followlantern

Mar 20, 2021 • 

Chantel Powers

In His Shoes

Papa’s shoes sit by the closet door lined up, waiting to be donated.

Mar 19, 2021 • 

Chantel Powers

February 2021

This Moment

Camping spot on the Rim near Forest Lakes, AZ Summer 2020

Feb 23, 2021 • 

Chantel Powers