Life’s cruelty held me down
it dampened me
became hardened even
but there lays
determination within
It resides deep down
in the folds of my being
From this place of
darkness and
stoic bravado
I will emerge
I will rise
Watch me become
It all hurts…
other’s cruel intentions
life’s accidental interventions
immature decisions
wounding by self-infliction
external forces not caring about consequences
But it gave me…
an understanding of people and boundaries
resilience in the face of catastrophe and tragedy
consequences and wisdom
pain to overcome
the determination to fight injustice
Life is hard but living is knowing how to keep the goodness thriving in it.
memories of my yesteryears
my reflection a source of power
wisdom gained
propels me into my future
into peace
sometimes discomfort
but always forward
towards the refinement of myself
my enclosure
not a perfect design
so many ways to die easily
the interior
can be frail as well
so many ways to lose myself
Whoa, I’m off-kilter in a world that claims what’s right.
time has no beginning and no end
your stint is somewhere on the spectrum
a calendar year is a social construct
that has a beginning and an end
don’t be fooled
by limitations
challenge yourself not to live
in the shoes of others
january is not the only time
to give attention to behaviors
your birthday is not the only time
to consider the realities of your last
summer isn’t the only time
the sun shines
mondays are not the only time
to be frustrated about waking up
holidays are not the only time
to enjoy family and friends
christmas is not the only time
to give presents and thanks
40 hours is not the only time
you should labor and sweat
babies being born is not the only time
new life should spring forth
weddings are not the only time
it becomes fashionable to love
new years is not the only time
to do different
your whole life is the only time
to do it your way
three kinds of people
dreamers
followers
dead
which are you?
my thoughts
put to paper
my safe space
where sentience
becomes
more
substantive
willing exposure
deciding
to share
myself
with others
I
figure out
who
I am
Love soothes, but only with genuine empathy.Â
Don’t remove the struggle from my control.Â
Let me gain the knowledge I need to grow.Â
Be by my side, watch me heal.Â
See the places where it takes me.
Love doesn’t fix things. It just eases the conflict.Â
Don’t be the answer to my problems, my wannabe protector.Â
Be my companion on my own personal journey.Â
Enjoy my company, enhance my experience,Â
and inspire me by the path you take.
Love doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It needs you and me, together.Â
Free from distrust, anxiety, worry, anger, and shame.Â
It’s a warm place, filled with comfort and ease.Â
It’s a space where wholeness resides.Â
 Our happy place created together. Â
Love feels easy, but people are hard. They’re complicated and stupid.Â
Don’t sabotage a good thing, intentionally or unintentionally.Â
Remember I’m who you love; you know why you do.Â
Fill any distance with kindness and care.Â
Especially those times when you’re sad.
Love always wants more quality-rich lingering moments of sweetness.Â
Any effort on your part to provide them is cherished.Â
Your reward is acquiescence to almost anything.Â
Comfort and pleasure is our prize.Â
Don’t hold back. Give me what I crave.
Love is required. And love is needed.            Â
I’m not yours! I am mine.
