It feels like an unending journey of comebacks and setbacks,Setbacks and comebacks,From frying pan to fire to a pot of boiling water,A circus and a freak show.This too shall pass,This too must pass,This too has to pass,It always does!At some point the curtains close and the circus ends,The noise dies down,The flame quenches and the…… Continue reading This too shall pass
Art by: Lois Smokey Lullaby Go back to sleep now, my darling, Even though you’re wide awake I’ll sing you a lullaby and hope that you get a good nights rest, Your auto-pilot mode during the day is an awful experience, Huffing and puffing through piles of anxiety, And overthinking it all at the crack…… Continue reading
R E M E M B E R
When I am scared and doubt becomes my companion, I will remember the days of old. Those days when you were my only hope. When the wolves are gunning for my life, And bears are waiting to devour my carcass, I will remember the days you delivered me from the mouth of lions. When my…… Continue reading R E M E M B E R
Soft Life Era Chronicles
Some say the soft life era characterizes a woman who has been declared broke. For me, it’s about a woman who has been declared broke but has her stuff together. [/s] The soft life is still technically very hard. I’m trying so hard to be laid-back because if you’re stressed, you’re doing it WRONG and…… Continue reading Soft Life Era Chronicles
Wrong
I was wrong,I was wrong for letting you into my world,I was wrong to think you needed the opportunity,Not caring so much about how my decision will impact me,But that is just me, my heart goes before my head.I was dead wrong,Wrong for teaching you all that I know,I shared my experiences with you hoping…… Continue reading Wrong
End of Life
Very soon it will be 2099, By which time we have faced all our fears, And be rid of inconsequential worry, Not because the world is free of its woes, But because you are too old to care, And there’s not much time left, But that’s okay because you’ve had a long fulfilling life, You’ve…… Continue reading End of Life
No Sense
Good at being bad Bad for good reasons Bad at being good Good for bad reasons Nothing to loose Nothing to prove Makes no sense but these are some deep mantras. They like you now because they don’t consider you a competition. Ei when the switch flips, switch the game plan. Always be on your…… Continue reading No Sense
Custodian of The Great Minds
custodiannouna person who has responsibility for taking care of or protecting something. trapped in a state of delirium, every time i stir in my sleep it means i’ve just had a nightmare, one that i’m fully aware is just a dream, but cannot seem to control my thoughts and movements, the subtle sigh of relief…… Continue reading Custodian of The Great Minds
Beyond
Look beyond what your eyes can see. Stretch your vision, The possibilities are truly endless, But you compromise for the barest minimum, Look over the horizon, How far can you see? Your mind blocks your vision, Limiting you to just here and now. I wish you could try your mind’s eye, It sees beyond the…… Continue reading Beyond
DR. SEWS
masterfully brilliant,effortlessly courageous, that was how I would describe him,taking only his mother’s advice, staying away from all things sugar and spice,his father led a great example,one that only bad company could trample,but he was much, much wiser than that,he got his degree and picked a great spouse,together they bought a nice house,take it from…… Continue reading DR. SEWS
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