Hope Stories
This is your life, let go of strife Choose to be you, focus your view Leave yourself open, be your own beacon Embrace your light, and you'll be bright Follow your heart, make your life art Never fear a 'no,' create your own flow Chase your moments, walk w...
Dance into the Light
I survived what no person should have to, and am stronger for it.Reclaim what was taken on that long ago night when you chose to live instead of fight Accept that you survived despite that which was done he is buried within the earth 'tis you who still sees the sun What's gone is gone never to return from life’s experi...
Grieving: generally, and in specific
end of lifeIt is, indeed, okayto say I love you.We say it in so many ways, verbalised or not. I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that you're not alone,and although no one can walk your journey,our concentric human ripples overlap. Know that it's okay to grieve....
Anticipation
The lead-up is almost as fun.Anticipation The excitement starts weeks away. We discuss the dates of our next encounter. Both our busy lives leave little time to see each other, but we carve out a little slice. Sometimes, it's a big slice. That makes me grin, as the tickets are purcha...
Darkness.Embedded in the shadow.Shadow.Comes with the light.Its cold outsideEven though the sun shines.Its colder insideI'm suffocating with my plight.No one knowsHow much they can endure,Until you go Through and through the blows.Ups and downsThings keep...
Where Tears Reign
A plea from somebody with depression who seeks understanding for what she can't explain.Here tears reign,And Self cannot be pulled togetherWhen Self is screaming, torn asunder,Where empty shell is welling up whilstEyes of others rollAgainst the failings of thisSelfish child,So called becauseShe cannot rule whatOthers hide and stow away.'Mids...
I choose for you, you're still the oneThe true love of my lifeI want, I wish with all my heartThat we can end this strife I will regret that fateful nightAs long as I shall liveAnd hope, with everything in meYou're able to forgive That you'll once more ac...
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First Christmas
But, she had never celebrated Christmas before.“Mommy,” his small voice was shaky as he stood in the doorway of his mother’s room. As she did most nights, Simone had fallen asleep sitting up with her back against the wall, surrounded by a sea of open text books and study notes. She heard the call but...
Her ears rang with his constant shouting. Drained and exhausted. Her body betraying all natural instinct. She doesn’t know how much longer she can hold on. His voice sent shudders throughout her. Screaming at her endlessly. Her head nodding side to side i...
Christmas First Date
Online couple first meeting...She woke up ecstatic thinking today’s the day; full of nervous energy she rolls out of bed and heads for a hot shower. Once finished she walks back to her bedroom, dressing in the beautiful flowing purple halter dress he sent her. Once happy she heads dow...
With never ending dreams And never ending sorrows Began a life A life full of mystery And misery That life cruised through waves Waves of Pleasure Waves of disturbing instances Waves of crest and trough Leading in all directions Without any clue But for...
You are enough!
Always believe in yourself...She hides herself away scared hoping wanting someone, anyone to care enough to come and look for her and offer her a hand. She waits minutes turn to hours which turn to months and years. She sees life passing her by and she feels sad and even more alone....
Tell Me A Story
Give me your gift.Reality is heavy Duty is steep Tell me a story To help me sleep It doesn’t need a hero A middle or an endJust start with the wordsAnd let us begin Give me fearAnd hate and painSometimes, cryingReleases the strain Make me laughAnd dance and singGet los...