Maranda Russell's Blog, page 17
September 8, 2020
Poetry – Child Slavery
When I was a kid,
I would buy my parents cigarettes,
I would lie for them,
I would steal for them,
I would deliver their meals,
I would pick up the debris
after explosive arguments,
then I would nurse their wounds
(both emotional and physical).
I was a servant,
pasting on a fake smile
while hatred and rage
bubbled within
at my slavery.
September 6, 2020
Two Sticker Collages – Cats, Books, and Loneliness
I haven’t been making sticker collages much recently (just not in the mood), but these are two that I made not too long ago that I really liked. The first one shows my love for cats and books, and the second one is an emotional expression of loneliness.
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If you like my art, make sure you check out my art for sale on Ebay!
September 4, 2020
Horrible ER Experience
Yesterday was kind of hellish. My migraines were worsening and I had already reached my limit of medicine I’m supposed to take in a week for them, so I ended up going to the ER. There they gave me what they call the “migraine cocktail”, which includes Toradol, Benedryl, and a nausea medicine.
Unfortunately, I had a horrible reaction to the Benedryl. It is really weird because I take it all the time at home, but I guess the IV version doesn’t agree with me. As soon as they started giving it to me, I could already feel chest pain around my heart area and the room started spinning, but figured it was just my anxiety. However, within a few minutes, my resting heart rate had jumped from below 100 to over 165!
I felt like I was dying. It was a horrible feeling. My body was trying to throw up the offending agent, but of course it couldn’t, as it was administered by IV. It was at least a half hour to an hour before I didn’t feel like screaming and stopped thrashing around in incredible discomfort.
I ended up having to stay in the ER longer so they could do an EKG and blood work, which they hadn’t originally intended to do, but with the heart rate spike they wanted to make sure nothing else was going on. Luckily, that stuff came back ok (although I was deficient in potassium and had to drink a nasty concoction to help that).
On the plus side, the migraine is better, but still not feeling great. Going to try to take it easy all weekend.
September 2, 2020
3+ Days of Migraines
Three days straight of migraines that won’t go away. They’ll ease up a bit when I take migraine medicine, but then they come back. Sadly, my migraine medicine (Sumatriptan) is one that you aren’t supposed to take more than 4 pills a week, so I don’t know what I’m going to do if they keep coming back. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. If I’m not very active on WP, you’ll understand why.
August 31, 2020
Poetry – Country Music
Country music
soothing,
sympathetic -
acoustic guitar
with a twang.
Striking the heart -
squeezing it
like a juicer
until the tears
cleanse the wound.
August 29, 2020
Ready for Halloween – 2 Artworks
I’m ready for Halloween! My favorite time/holiday of the year! All the stores already have their Halloween stuff out, so I can share my Halloween art, right? Here are a couple pieces I made last Halloween. I’m sure I’ll have more Halloween art for this year soon!
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If you like my art, make sure to check out the pieces I have for sale on Ebay!
August 26, 2020
Looking Despair in the Eye: A Review of Maranda Russell’s Can’t Keep Me Down
Such a great review of my newest poetry ebook! This made me feel proud
August 23, 2020
“Can’t Keep Me Down” Kindle Book Giveaway! (Contest Still Open)
Hi everyone! I would like to gift a few copies of my newest Kindle poetry chapbook, “Can’t Keep Me Down” to interested readers! The book comes with no strings attached, although if you would like to leave an honest review on Amazon after reading it, I would love that 
The fairest way to choose the winners would be randomly, so I’ll choose a few who submit the registration form below (completely confidential, so your info won’t be shared with anyone else). The form might not be visible on WP Reader, but is located here on my website. You only need to fill out the name and email fields so I can contact you and gift you the Kindle book from Amazon. This contest will be open until further notice. When all copies have been given out, I will update this post!
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“Can’t Keep Me Down” Kindle Book Giveaway!
Hi everyone! I would like to gift a few copies of my newest Kindle poetry chapbook, “Can’t Keep Me Down” to interested readers! The book comes with no strings attached, although if you would like to leave an honest review on Amazon after reading it, I would love that
The fairest way to choose the winners would be randomly, so I’ll choose a few who submit the registration form below (completely confidential, so your info won’t be shared with anyone else). The form might not be visible on WP Reader, but is located here on my website. You only need to fill out the name and email fields so I can contact you and gift you the Kindle book from Amazon.
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August 21, 2020
Poetry – Eviction
I never knew
the place
I hold in your heart
would be put up
for rent.
Eviction notice
at my feet,
I box up my things,
leave the key,
and search the world
for shelter.
