From Excess to Abundance

Sorting. Stacking. And saying “Good-bye” Tossing. Throwing. And questioning why it’s hard to say “Good-bye” Photo by Maude Frédérique Lavoie on Unsplash I desire to be free from: Fear. Worry. Doubt. Anger. Regret. Hurts. Excess. Negative thoughts and memories. Making room for: Love. Peace. Joy. Community. Health. Healing. A life I love living. Photo by…

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I’m at the Age When…

I’m at the age when I see less and more My eyes squint for different reasons because My focus is clearer and less cloudy I’m at the age where my time is shorter and yet more valuable It’s redeemable and yet well spent Time to be redeemed, and energy and space Photo by Eye for…

Dear 30-Year-Old Me

Dear 30-year-old Me, Cherish the time you spend with that little girl and don’t become upset if your memories are different from hers. Let her know she is loved and valued and only responsible for her feelings and herself. As you watch her mature, know that she is developing into who she needs to be…

Sunday Sunrise

Sundays, a time for a reboot A relaunch, a rebirth of sorts Of sorting out what to keep What to leave behind Photo by samane mohammadi on Unsplash The Sun is rising With both Moon and a Star still on the scene Each becoming more distant, The Moon and Star As the Sun moves in…

Reparation

Reparation: noun (Dictionary.com).• the making of amends for wrong or injury done: i.e. reparation for an injustice.• usual usage: compensation in money, material, labor, etc., payable by a defeated country to another country or to an individual for loss suffered during or as a result of war.• restoration to good condition.• repair I sit here…

Oh, You See Me

Oh, you see me I’m big and I’m black and I’m loud, and That’s the problem isn’t it? I won’t shut up I won’t sit down You can’t monetize my pain I won’t let you pimp my praise You see me, yet You see the me you need to see, so You can keep seeing…