Redux
there’s always something
out of whack
emotional
physical
mental
or external
and we must
adapt to it
lest we succumb
it’s a waiting game
until the next thing
goes wrong
throwing us
out of kilter again
balance is really
wobbling minimally
while feeling
some joy
and less pain
Originally posted March 22, 2019, on I Write Her.
the pink inside
raw from introspection
doesn’t stop conscious reflection
fear makes an appearance
but with courage
it blossoms into inspiration
and with momentum
you become human nature’s legacy
Inspired by What do you see #268
i spy, with my eyes
an interesting future
reality now
Line 1 & 2 – Sadje’s image
Line 3 – the image above
Inspired by What do you see #257
initially
we seek answers from the elders
then fight for our own understanding
every step learned
every thought mulled
every decision made
ultimately becomes enmeshed
in our mind, body, and soul
hoping it brings us what we’ve always longed for
Inspired by What do you see #241
with eyes wide open
consuming knowledge daily
how we humans learn
Inspired by Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – Hypnotic &
Reena’s Xploration Challenge #317
abused by the life givers
shades of trauma
colored his existence dour
stepping out into his world
lacking the tools to succeed
his journey was peppered
with cycles spinning extreme
head-on into tragedy
way too many times, forced painful decisions
you see, only for the willing
does change occur
his metamorphosis was hypnotic
unlucky are we
when a contretemps occurs
perhaps leading to a falling-out
what was once whole
now a million pieces of shambles
the delicate rebuilding begins
it can be done
the requirements are many
for the repair to endure
do you possess maturity?
a genuine and pure intention?
are you willing to reflect?
well?
Redux
Pushed over the edge.
Waves of emotions coursing.
Tears flow unlocking the deep hurts.
Loud yells projected to match the pain.
Feelings challenged. Resolutions sought. This torture ends now.
Distancing from the anger, the fear, and the abysmal. Letting it go.
Choosing peace, choosing harmony, choosing growth.
Deep relaxation and openness stage a presence.
Self-soothed in this self-connection.
Manifesting healing.
Originally published 8/31/2018 on I Write Her.
Inspired by Sadje’s What do you see #175
innocent outlooks
sepia-colored lives can change
possibilities
Redux
i feel the incessant battles
of internal opposing forces
my personal war
feelings clashing
emotions raging
peace alluding me
rational thoughts tip-toe in intermittently
it’s a daily challenge
every minute
of every day
seeking tranquility in the chaos
hoping for a forced equilibrium
but usually tossed about by my innate human nature
developing intentional maturity
gains me some stability
slow and teetering baby steps
in the direction of wisdom
age and experience lend a hand
slowing down the urge to take up arms
so fed up
and just tired and weary
the beginning of acceptance
or true insight
not really sure
the continual striving for harmony during this brief stint
a life well-lived
i hope
with death comes peace
ending a lifetime of struggle
balancing the scales
i will not know it though
sure doesn’t seem fair
Originally published 8/13/2018 on I Write Her. Reposted with revisions.
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