Uplifting
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If All The World Were Blind If all the world were blind, How would you make yourself be seen? Would you shine your light so brightly, Or try to rule like a queen? Of all the things to ponder, I think that’s what matters most. Would you proudly stand up for others, Or choose to… Read more
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What makes you feel nostalgic? Being nostalgic is a wonderful thing. Reliving your past. The joy it can bring. But don’t get too lost in an old memory. Lest you forget how good this life can be. I love to remember my son’s younger years. How proud I would be when he conquered his fears.… Read more
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I Will Rise The silence feels heavier than diamond or stone, A sad, hollow echo where love had once shone. The nights are still long, and my tears always fall, And grief paints its shadows across every wall. Yet in this ever aching night, A flicker glows. A softer light. For sorrow, though it… Read more
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A Love Worth Writing About I don’t want to be someone’s short story, in a tale they tell to all their friends. I want to live in every chapter, in a book that never ends. I want to be the kind of woman, that my partner can’t resist. And deep inside I know, this type of love has… Read more
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Do you ever see wild animals? Just yesterday, I slowed down for two rabbits. 🐇 Not willing to intrude, On their nightly habits. And the day before that, It was a family of deer. 🦌 Lit up by the moon, Shining bright. Shining clear. And I always stop, To help Turtles cross. To lose such… Read more
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The Scent of Us My pain is my perfume, You wear grief like cologne. The fragrance surrounds us, Each scent stands alone. We linger in silence, Our sorrows entwine, Yet even with distance, Your ache mirrors mine. The air feels familiar… A blend of regret. The ghosts of our losses, We cannot forget.… Read more
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Into The Thaw You come off cold. Your heart encased, In layers thick with frost. But if you let me help you thaw, You’ll find what once was lost. If you choose to stay this way, The ice will surely spread. Yet if you let me through your walls, I’ll melt each frozen… Read more
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THE STILLNESS OF YOU You are my anchor. You keep me from drifting. Our bond is so strong. Your mere presence, uplifting. The stillest of waters, Can run dangerously deep. Yet you quiet my soul, When my heart wants to weep. You are my safe harbor. When my mind’s storm runs asunder.… Read more
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Midnight Mind Games So often I get stuck inside my own head. Can’t quiet my mind when I’m lying in bed. My thoughts are so scattered, jumbled and random. None of them working together in tandem. Lord I need sleep but my eyes just won’t close. Tomorrow comes quickly and we know how… Read more
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How are you feeling right now? You ask me how I’m feeling.. And I answer I Don’t Know. It’s like I’m standing still, In life’s natural ebb and flow. They say that life’s a journey. Yet I am stuck in second gear. I need to just snap out of it. I have to persevere. I… Read more
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THE KEY I can’t stop my tears, Why am I crying? I feel like my spirit, Is slowly dying. The weight of my sorrow, Is heavy, unkind. It burrows so deeply. Through soul and through mind. Yet somewhere within me, A whisper remains. That even through heartache, There’s strength in my veins. … Read more
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FOOL’S GOLD Never again You won’t see my face The way you treat others Is such a disgrace Your essence is toxic Your lips drip with lies You’re selfish and hateful Beneath your disguise You’re like a fungus A spore or black mold You think you’re a gem But you’re just fool’s gold… Read more
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The Truth Of Love Love means giving someone freedom While nurturing your bond And although it is magical It’s not made with a wand It isn’t built on fairy dust Or sealed with just a kiss It takes deep roots and daily care To grow a love like this It’s not control… Read more
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The Depth of Your Strength You say you’re finally healing And it’s all because of me That you no longer play the victim And you finally feel happy And God, I am so thankful But I need for you to know That it’s YOU that made this happen For you’ve found your inner glow … Read more
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RELEASE I feel the breeze comb through my hair. The water cleanses my despair. The sand squishes between my toes, As I watch which way the ocean flows. The birds drop low to the water’s edge. A child waves from a windows’ ledge. An early morning thunderstorm. A group of girls from their… Read more
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The Seductress You’re not just a writer but a seductress with ink, You put into words what our dirty minds think. Your verses undress us with flicks of your pen, Then tease us to beg you to do it again. A whimper, a rhythm, a sultry soft moan, You tempt every craving with… Read more
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If Dragons Were Heartache If dragons were heartache Then mine would be slayed If love were a color You’d be my favorite shade You brighten the darkness With your light that won’t fade You’re a blanket of grass And I love every blade If stars were your laughter I’d live for the night… Read more
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I Will Always Be Your Home I held you close that very first night When the stars above were full of light. A tiny cry, a breath so new My world had shifted all for you. I watched you grow. Each step, each crawl With scraped-up knees from when you’d fall. First words, first shoes, and… Read more
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The Battle Beyond The Field (A Tribute to the Unseen Heroes) They trained with fire behind their eyes, And left beneath uncertain skies. To stand where danger dared to tread, To walk through war while others fled. They bore the weight of every land, With trembling soul and steady hand. And though the guns… Read more
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Across Every Lifetime I’d recognize your love anywhere. From down the street or the sky somewhere. On planet Earth or a distant star, My soul would know just who you are. For our bonded love is our legacy, Woven into my life’s tapestry. A thread of gold, a sacred flame, A passion time… Read more
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Beneath The Skies When shadows fall and doubts arise, And dreams seem lost beneath the skies, There burns a flame, though small and shy, A spark of strength that will not die. Through weary roads and heavy rain, We walk with hearts that bear the strain. But every step, though slow or steep, Is… Read more
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Second Gear I have always told myself Try not to shed a tear And do not ever let yourself Go face-to-face with fear And absolutely never let Anyone come near I’m sure that it’s the reason why I’m stuck in second gear I just can’t seem to change my ways Or my point of… Read more
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My Pulse Is A Rhyme I am a poet. My heart beats in time. To its own rhythm. My pulse is a rhyme. I won’t match your energy. But I’ll match your words. My soul is a geek. Who loves other nerds. I spit out my verses, Like I breathe in air. Let’s meet in… Read more
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A Year of Drought A boundless chasm Filled with your pain. A year of drought But never rain. Swollen eyes From endless tears. A living nightmare Full of fears. A grief so strong It leaves you weak. A finish to it all Is what you seek. What you crave Is for… Read more
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Divinely Touched You’ve walked through storms that few could bear, With shattered hope and whispered prayer. Each trial carved a sacred line. A mark of strength, a trace divine. The pain you’ve felt was not in vain, It etched resilience in your name. Where once you broke, you now unfold, A story inked… Read more
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My Healing Light My light is seen across the veil It burns so bright it leaves a trail My energy will pull you in Especially when the veil is thin I’ll cleanse your wounds and I’ll heal your pain Give you strength when yours starts to wane It’s my life’s purpose and my vision To… Read more
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Built From Grace When shadows stretch across the way, And skies forget the light of day. Still in your chest, a spark remains. A silent strength through losses, gains. It whispers, “Rise, though winds may roar, You’ve crossed dark seas, and you’ll cross more.” Each trial carved a deeper grace. Each scar a map,… Read more
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Waterfalls You see a blank canvas. While I see bare walls. Where I see leaky faucets. You see waterfalls. You hear a dad joke. And laugh throughout the day. Where I just roll my eyes. Shake my head and walk away. They say opposites attract. You’re the Yin and I’m the Yang. I… Read more
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From Just An Ember I let you in My walls came down And then you tore me To the ground I realize now It was too quick I should’ve done it Brick by Brick But lesson learned And heart protected You know the one.. That you rejected But look at me I’m proud to say… Read more
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By Your Side You got some bad news. Let me hold your hand. No matter what, By your side I will stand. I want you to know, That I’m here for you. Together, we’ve got this. We’ll get you through. We’re wading through waves. In an ocean, so deep. But I’ll stay by… Read more
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Pure And Tender I’m falling to pieces Like a puzzle unfinished I move like a zombie With my vision diminished Which way do I turn My path is unclear Being lost and alone Is my greatest fear If I reach out my hand Will you pull me close I need your courage Like I need… Read more
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Morning Affirmation Surround Yourself in a Bubble of Protective, White Light. Say this Affirmation at dawn of morning or dark of night. And I’ll be here to assist you while you Sage to help thurify. “Any and all negativity, I have now been able to purify”. “I only attract positive energy. I deserve happiness and… Read more
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My Parent’s Advice Don’t go around picking Everyone’s noses You don’t want to be friends With someone who bulldozes If a man buys you flowers You deserve roses Don’t date a musician Who only composes You can’t climb a ladder Without using the stairs Not every person Is someone who cares We’re all… Read more
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Putty In Your Hands Like a sunrise chasing a shadow Or an aura embracing its glow Like words that rhyme on paper Or a melody’s gentle flow To me your love’s the rays of sun That light up the darkest days And I can hear the music When I get lost in your… Read more
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You Are Sublime I want you to fly! I want you to soar! I want you to realize, You are worth fighting for! You need to remember, Through all of your days. That when God gave out brightness, He set yours to blaze. You are a beacon of light. You help strengthen… Read more
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My Fish Out Of The Sea You’re a song I’ve always sung With words, I’ve always known You’re the creamer for my coffee That I no longer drink alone You brought me back to living With a love that won’t condone You understand my boundaries And when I’m in the zone It’s like… Read more
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The Color Of Emotions Emotions are colors And hatred is blue. The deeper the hatred The darker the hue. Some can be pretty Some too ugly to view. But I’ve never seen this When I’ve looked at you. To me you are gorgeous The pinkest of shades. When God gave out goodness You got… Read more
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How do you feel about cold weather? (Poetry Prompt) They say that birds of a feather, flock together. Well this old bird likes colder weather! I’d rather be cold than covered in sweat. Beads running down my face. My clothes sopping wet. There is nothing worse than feeling hot. Nope. Not even one single thought!… Read more
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Have you ever broken a bone? (Poetry Prompt) I’ve never broken a bone Although I’m told I’m a pain in the ass. I’ve never cut my foot Although once I stepped on glass. I’ve never gotten a splinter Although I slid down a wooden bench. One time I rapped my knuckles When I handed my… Read more
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Share a story about someone who had a positive impact on your life. (Poetry Prompt) There is only one person I would want as my mother. She loves me deeply, like no other. She has always stood by my side. And held me close when I have cried. She lifts me up when I am… Read more
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What public figure do you disagree with the most? My mother once told me I should specialize in debate. Because I can always argue All day until late. But I only want To share more than one view. An opinion from both Myself and from you. And maybe it’s fact Or maybe just fiction. When… Read more
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When is the last time you took a risk? How did it work out? I took a risk But damn, it failed. My whole life Is now derailed. But that’s okay I’ll keep on trying. I won’t give up I’m done with crying. So even though I lost my strive. I will not fail I… Read more
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