Do Different

Redux

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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

Originally posted 12/31/2018 on I Write Her.

Sublime Cruelty

Redux

hard efforts
fortunes stolen
earned rewards
but no joy

life is hard
and it sucks
some benefits
you’ll reap

other times
none
just misery
and defeat

but you start
again
keep going
till death

taking small
joys
when they
come

each one
a tiny 
victory
to savor

hoping 
the next
chapter
won’t kill you

Originally published 12/14/2018 on I Write Her.

Becoming Whole

Redux


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

Originally posted 9/12/2018 on I Write Her.

Fluid

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i’m 60%
silky soft or hard as ice
am i not water

Originally published 11/13/2018, on I Write Her. Posted with revisions here.

Stillness

Redux

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in the quiet moments
i find myself
seeing, contemplating, learning
understanding the pain
and the pleasure of humanity
solving life’s ever-challenging cycles
handling love’s quick entrance
and departure
breaking down
rising up
in the stillness, i am

Originally posted November 9, 2018, on I Write Her. Posted with revisions.

Finding People

Redux

life is hard alone
existing
not really living

Originally published November 7, 2018, on I Write Her.

Emergent Possibilities

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Life beckons an awakening.
A lucky consciousness arrives.

The clan stakes a claim.
It begins again.

Walk, talk, survive.
Try to thrive.

Fun, work, and responsibilities.
It’s about balance or not.

What do you choose?

Deeds in memories questioned.
Achievements and greatness or pain and defeat?

What do you leave behind?

Inspired by Reena’s Exploration Challenge – Week 61

Originally published November 11,2018, on I Write Her.

Civility’s Demise

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The value of the past eludes us.

The same mistakes on repeat.

Reflection would serve us well.

Empathy would too.

Oh, realize the worth of our tragic and harsh history!

Please only go forward, not back.

I worry for my children and future generations.

Sobbing, losing hope with each act of terror.

As I watch this world becoming one of hate and destruction,

I feel defeated.

Filled with sadness,

I still love.

But is it enough?

Originally published October 30, 2018, on I Write Her.

Simply Radiant

the smile in her eyes
gleaming
her effulgent lips
emanating joy
her aura
sending out peace

Daily Fill

Inspired by Sadje’s What do you see #174

every day the same
our news is always tragic
the world seems on fire