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
ROLL TIDE! 🚨
This is your sign to carry on, When you get stagnant, yell “roll tide!” and keep it moving, Even though the grass isn’t necessarily greener on the other side, think of it as a 6-lane highway, And you have to keep going to find the green, Carry on does not mean don’t give up, It…… Continue reading ROLL TIDE! 🚨
Stand in the Rain
Stand still, Under the outcry of the thick, dark clouds. Get soaked by the heavenly downpour, Empty your thoughts for a second, In a minute, let yourself go. Cry your eyes out, Let the rain wash away your tears. Take a deep breathe. Inhale, exhale. Stand in the rain, Get soaked from head to toe.…… Continue reading Stand in the Rain
Summertime (Black &) Blues
©️Copyright John Sloane Hello Summertime, Although I was expecting you to show up a little earlier, I’m glad you showed up nonetheless, I miss your cold evening breezes and life-altering daytime heat, But nothing feels better than the cloudless skies that graces my mornings, Or my hyper-fixation on ginger tea and salt crackers that comes…… Continue reading Summertime (Black &) Blues
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