Category: About a boy

Johanna’s moments with her son Jonathan.

Hazel

by Jo Monska, posted in About a boy, Poetry

I remember it clear The moment in life When fear & anticipation aligned It's when I found out You'd be mine Minor details failed to matter Criticism, backstabbing Crowd fodder and chatter Feelings consumed My every choice Tear stained pillows Instead of rejoice An inclined challenge Though I wasn't prepared I suddenly found courage Because … Continue reading Hazel

Lonely Mom

by Jo Monska, posted in About a boy, Mommy did you fart: The Chronicles of a baby raising a baby

So I've been single all my life. Never married, not once made a Mrs. but I was in a relationship for so long I felt married. For the past five years I've been single (in every sense of the word) and dating occasionally. I am very careful about who I date because I am a … Continue reading Lonely Mom

Is it like an Earthquake?

by Jo Monska, posted in About a boy, Personally Speaking

It's been such a long time since I felt a heartbeat, not just any, but my heartbeat... I was sitting, thinking, sulking, feeling in my feelings for the first time in a long time. I forgot what it was like to be weak. I forgot what it's like to plead, "help me!" When you've come … Continue reading Is it like an Earthquake?

Truth is

by Jo Monska, posted in About a boy, Personally Speaking

When your dream is to write, how do you get around to writing about things that aren't related to writing? Sometimes I feel like I am not writing enough and lately my frustration and emotions have gotten the best of me. Blogging has always been one of my favorite things to do and the amount … Continue reading Truth is