Been Quite a While

All my life, with all my soul. Like music from the piano, my hands will bleed out battles from the words spilled out from a poet’s hands. Been quite a while since my soul bled on a page. Been too long since my lyrics hit a stage. Been quite a while since I’ve felt lifted, but the words that travel through my veins reiterate a soul still gifted. When it rains it pours; evidence of my resilience. Trials and tribulations and the flesh battling off addictions. My afflictions- like a Picasso painting. Been quite a while for that genuine smile to resurface. But God’s love still hasn’t been restricted. Fallen friends, like domino's have, yet still I stay strengthened. Attitude like a multitude of determination. Flood gates try to drown me out, but I'm still alive. Fighting my way back like a lion; like an eagle in the sky. Not giving up, refuse to fall down infinitely. Frustration attempts to distract me but my armors on- I'm fully strapped for these attacks. It’s all about how I react, life isn’t easy. But it’s worth the effort to figure out. It’s been quite a while. It’s been quite a while… As my heart beats, my words bleed out like a runner running. I won’t stop although I see you coming. Because nothing from nothing leaves nothing. I'm about something; and I admit. Truth is…it’s been quite a while. All my life, with all my soul. Like music from the piano, my hands will bleed out battles… From the words. From the words spilled out from a poet’s hands. ©StephanieGutierrez2015