Day 205: “Lighter”
Weight lifted
I can stretch out my wings,
Tight from lack of use
And fly
Anywhere
Everywhere
And realize
the weight was self-inflicted
But it’s also me who can shrug it off
And emerge
Lighter
A Poem a Day: a Series – Day 204
Day 204: “Oceans Behind My Eyes”
You ever feel like there’s an ocean behind your eyes?
The tides are coming in
Getting stronger
There’s a flood risk
I’ve been feeling that way
It sits,
right behind my eyes
Close to spilling out,
washing away the shore
I think I know why
It’s grief
Loss
Missing someone,
Everyone
I want to let the tide roll in
Let the waves crash onto my cheeks
But I’m scared of what might float away in the water
That the shore might get washed away entirely
What will be left?
A Poem a Day: a Series – Day 203
Day 203: “The Present is a Friend”
Today I learned
I’ve been at war with the present moment
The now has always been a means to an end
A stop on the way to the great big something
The future I’m working toward
Clawing my way toward
But now is now
And that future is beautiful yet uncertain
Is in my mind
Not in my body
Today I’m refocusing
Getting back in my body
Putting my weapons down
And putting my arms out for the here and now
A Poem a Day: a Series – Day 202
Day 202: “Star”
My heart is full
We have another little one running around
She’s crazy
High energy
Powerful
Silly
She loves herself
Loves the mirror
She’s a star I tell you
If you haven’t guessed
We have a new kitty
Her name is Star
We love her dearly
A Poem a Day: a Series – Day 201
Day 201: “Mind the Gap”
Mind the gap
In your mind
As you walk
As you grow
There’s a stepping off point
Where a lift is needed
A new approach
A change in perspective
All events in life
are lessons in perspective
So take the step
Careful of the crevice
Or leap over it
And see what’s waiting on the other side
A Poem a Day: a Series – Day 200
Day 200: “The Cosmos”
The cosmos fascinate me
The stars in the sky
The stars in our lives
Star
I love that it’s expansive
Something we can’t fully grasp
As tiny bugs on earth
I love that the sky speaks
Some listen
Some don’t know how
But we’re all just here
Let’s make the most of it
A Poem a Day: a Series – Day 199
Day 199: “Depths of the Human Experience”
How do you heal all of the versions of you?
How do you dig deep,
bring it all to the surface
and feel?
It’s daunting
Not sure if I can dive that deep
Hold my breath for that long
Let me just dip my toes in
A Poem a Day: a Series – Day 198
Day 198: “Habitual Growth”
I’m trying to be good
Strong
Productive
And I’m doing it
I’m actually doing it
Don’t pinch me
Let me keep this up
Wait until it becomes second nature
A Poem a Day: a Series – Day 197
Day 197: “Mocha Baby”
I can’t believe it happened
Have to remind myself
He’s gone
I’m going to lay down
Turn onto my side
And cry
I imagine he’s here
In my arms
Nuzzling my neck
I miss him
A Poem a Day: a Series – Day 196
Day 196: “Lady Luck”
Luck
is my middle name
It follows me everywhere
Luck
Lives in my mind
My body
A state of mind
Luck is a choice
An intention
A philosophy
I choose to be lucky
To approach the world with an unwavering trust
That all is working in my favor
I can’t wait to see what the future holds
Faking It Made 