I fear I’m starting to lose my focus. I’m getting discouraged with all this ruckus. Every day is something new presented I’m confused, (this is so demented.) One day I learned to do it this way. And the next I was told this isn’t the way. So now I’m dumbfounded and stuck between What I … Continue reading I’m Lost

The time we have to shareIsn’t something we control We may scheme and plan and try But it’s not within our hold. And just because we are partedDoesn’t mean we didn’t feelThe bonds we make in lifeCan fill our journey with zeal. Be thankful for the timeWe walked the path together Through good times and … Continue reading Parting

Tone is everything. Tone influences attitude. It is word choice and inflection. A harmless question asked in the wrong tone can elicit an unwanted response. “Trigger” questions/ ”trigger” statements/ ”trigger” responses.  These make the hearer defensive. It causes the blood pressure to rise. Fists to clench, voices to strain. On the flip side, an insult … Continue reading Tone

How fast things change Yet how much they stay the same. The past few years I feel like I’m still there Like nothing has changed, But in truth, so much is different. On the outside looking in, You can’t see the change. At least not at first. But looking closer, you can see Just how … Continue reading Steady as You Go

Don’t set your expectations high for anyone else... You will inevitably be disappointed. People will let you down... Sometimes not on purpose. You might be the queen in your mind, But you are just a pawn in another’s game. You are limited in your advancement... Not free to roam as you think. Find your own … Continue reading Great Expectations…

Maybe I’m the only one, who’s had everything come undone; after orchestrating all I can, to control my destiny with my plan. Everything aligned, nothing out of place; check every I and every T just to be safe. And while I’m working on the details of plan A, preparing for that go live day, I … Continue reading The Other Shoe

Fists clenched tight Muscles struggle and strain Jaws clamped shut Upward shoots the pain Eyes glassed over Tears fall like rain Red is my vision  I fight to maintain  Exhale, inhale Try to refrain Hold it together  Composure remained  Inside rages war Acid through my veins  Cut you down to size Before it reaches my … Continue reading Anger

Letters are the worst... I don’t have trouble writing to a general public, but writing to someone specific often gives me difficulty. I spend hours slaving over verbiage... And punctuation... Making every effort to succinctly convey my message... All to scrap it and start over from the beginning. Numerous times. It’s so frustrating! Why can’t … Continue reading Letter Writing

I’m sitting here waiting for someone.  I’m by myself in my car.  A lawn service is cutting grass nearby.  Gorgeous oak trees full of Spanish moss, bright green leaves and poison sumac are in view.  I hear chatter, people laughing in the distance.  There is a breeze coming through the downed windows of the car. … Continue reading Oaks and Seeds

I was listening to a motivational message earlier and man I was pumped! He was right on it. Line by line, I was there! I walked a mile in a few short minutes without realizing it. In the zone, totally committed. Wow! It was amazing!! I was on a roll!! Feeling great!! Ready to take … Continue reading Motivation vs Discipline