One is named “Another Unfortunately Not to Contact”,
Still with the mugshot at which we giggled.
I try to see what he had as a passing joke,
But he respected that I seriously don’t want to smoke.
He’ll always suit jackets that jingle.
Another’s named “Hurts to Contact”.
We met at a drawing group.
On first word, we clicked.
Their artwork is lit.
We’ve shared our final packet of Hula Hoops.
Another is just a number.
Together, we sang “Hey Jude”.
We watched “Gavin and Stacey”.
He made perfect pastry.
We’ll always love music and food.
As for you,
“Everything Will Be Alright”
Is how your sibling’s number is saved,
Whose buzzcut I used to shave –
Hair that won’t outgrow my memory’s sight.
Your contact is still Luka ??!
With a smiley and exclamation mark.
We are still in touch,
But I think of you too much –
Our conversations heart wrenching to park.
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* *Ever since I saw the good Lord’s Light
I trust everything will be alright
For it is His love for one and all
That saves us from a ghastly downfall.
Praise God for His everlasting care
For listening to everyone’s prayer
And for blessing the path that we tread
That leads us to peace and happiness.
Give thanks for our share of daily bread
That sees our souls are graciously fed
So we can shine our radiance too
Every day for our whole lives through.
Our hearts are our torch, the shine of life
To help us show others the gleaming Light
So they experience the wondrous glow
And radiate Light where’er they go.
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Feeling pensive on this long lonely night
Finding it difficult to sleep, so I write.
* * * *
Today I am so glad to be alive
Give thanks; that I have made it through the night.
Against the odds again I will survive
To take you on, I won't give up the fight.
You thought you would just take away my sight
And of my very life you would deprive,
But I won't let you claim me, try you might
Today I am so glad to be alive.
And I am making plans to help me thrive
Because I have awoken with insight,
My strength and courage I will now revive
Give thanks; that I have made it through the night.
A brand-new day with hope my future's bright
This fear of death; I'll let my mind archive
Just reach into my soul with all my might
Against the odds again I will survive.
For never more my doubts I'll let contrive
To bring me down or shudder at your sight.
These demons from within, away I'll drive
To take you on, I won't give up the fight.
And therefore, take my pen so I can write
Forever on and upwards shall I strive.
Just trust that everything will be alright,
And greet each morning, when I do arrive
Today I am so glad to be alive.
Life is not easy
It’s not cheesy
One day everything will be alright
Next day you will be on the dark night
Unexpected turns and twists built overnight
There is no ray of sunlight
There is no way to look for a bright
Eyes are not ready to see the reality
Mind is still dreaming the fantasy
Unexpected turns and twists built overnight
Happiness faded into shadow
Sadness comes with combo
Peace is in the sideshow
Serenity lost in road show
Unexpected turns and twists built overnight
This is a new golden horizon
This is a heavenlike season
Where everything is beautiful
And a serpentine rainbow looks wonderful
In the sky, in the heaven, in the air
Look! Countless birds are diving in the atmosphere.
This is a brand new season
This is a honeylike horizon
I wonder if this is a new spring
A new style to speak and to sing
Oh! I see. This is simply a new thing
A new genre to swing in the ring.
Hooray! Hooray! I am absolutely right
Everything will be alright, yes alright
No more sadness, no more pain
In spite of the surprisingly audacious rain
This is a heavenlike horizon
This is a new golden season.
There are countless rainbows in the sky
I cannot tell or invent a lie
This is a time to hope and to heal
And to come up with a new and better deal
Fire in the nerves, fire in the bloodstream
Look! Two fish are swimming in the golden stream.
Copyright © August 2025 Hébert Logerie, All rights reserved.
Hébert Logerie is the author of several collections of poetry.
With the forces of the wind pressing against your back
Moving along while your past is under attack
Situations can be critical, but don't think too long
Make a motion to stop the enemy when they invade your home
Push with confidence, find strength from above
The power of nature is not what you dreamed of
Have a bargaining chip unleashed from your mouth
Pray for forgiveness; it's what life's all about
Remain steadfast; don't puncture your life away
In the end, everything will be alright more and more every day
You’d think that I was some average girl
No, I was lower than that in this world
I was just a kid, not acting my age
Playing games, watching TV all day
Let’s just hope that it’s only a stage
That I won’t always be this way
I know everything will be alright
Even when the day turns into night
No one’ll make me change my way
I’ll do it on my own & know my life’ll be great
If I’m so different, then maybe I’m grand
Now that I can finally understand
It all started out worse, now it’s all fine
I’m going to be better for the rest of my life
You know I’m better
Than I used to be
I know I’m better
Here is the real me
We know it’s better
than a long time ago
Now that we all know
I’m a different girl
I am better
Now that I’m better
Out of the underworld
I know I’m better
Shiny as diamonds and pearls
Sparkling like glitter
Not wanting more
Now I am a different girl
I am completely better
Author Dana Redricks
January 14, 2025
I must keep moving forward and never look back, for if I do, I'll get off track. I must leave my past, to reach the future's light, and live in the moment, with all my might.
Life is an everyday journey, in which there is something to learn, yes, we might get burned. In the deepest night, I trust in Yeshua's embrace, knowing in His love that everything will be alright.
He will help me, and where I'm broken, He will heal,
With His guidance, my soul will seal. Through every trial, and every fight, His presence will guide me, and everything will be alright.
Hush now, my little one, close your eyes
And drift off to sleep, under starry skies
Let your dreams take you to faraway lands
Where the sun always shines, and the sea is like glass
The flowers are blooming, the birds always sing
The fairies are dancing on gossamer wings
The world is so magic in this fairyland place
And you can be anything, what a wonderful space
So close your eyes tightly, as I sing you to sleep
I'll watch over you, my little one, my sweet
In this lullaby dreamland of love and of light
My darling child, everything will be alright
Hush now, my little one, let your troubles fade away
As you drift off to sleep in this enchanted bay
Just remember that I'm here for you, always by your side
As we journey together through the night, in our dreams we'll abide
So rest now, my little one, in peaceful slumber deep
For tomorrow's another day full of wonder and sleep
I am a broken heart, shattered and fragmented
A sinner, stained with the guilt of misdeeds
My soul is heavy with remorse and regret
But love me still, for I am in need
I have walked down dark paths, strayed from the light
And my conscience is heavy with the weight of my sins
But love me still, for I am not beyond redemption
My heart is open and ready to begin
I have hurt those who loved me, betrayed their trust
And caused pain that cannot be undone
But love me still, for I am human and flawed
I ask for forgiveness, though I know it can't be won
Love me still, when others turn away in disgust
For I am more than just my mistakes and flaws
I am a soul in need of love and compassion
And your forgiveness can heal all that's been lost
Love me still, when darkness threatens to consume me
Hold my hand and guide me towards the light
For your love is a beacon that shines bright in my darkness
And with you by my side, everything will be alright
So love me still, even though I am a sinner
For your love has the power to make me whole
And together we'll walk through this storm
With our hearts united and our souls on fire.
Lightning sutures me
not leaving a single scar;
My smile starts to glow;
To myself I say,
‘Everything will be alright.’
Such a clear cut sign;
Natural cymbals
back up my internal source;
A shove towards peace;
Rebuilt but still tough,
the Sun’s bright after hard rain;
Sound renegade survivor;
Deep down hope keeps us alive,
right into storms we nosedive.
An Old Man is looking at me
In my heart filled with rain
First, keeping his head low
Tells me he would do anything,
To stop this rain
An old man is looking at me
Tells me that everything will be alright
He expects me to trust him
Turns his head above,
While telling me how he hates the rain
An old man is looking at me
In sadness never seen before.
Nothing can be explained...
There is power in the tongue.
Words can cause good things to happen or bad things to happen.
People tell me that I am not going to make it in life.
My failures came to life.
Didn't want to believe they were right.
I toss and turn each night.
My failures are bonding me.
Don't think I have the strength to win this fight.
Just want success and happiness in my life.
People are worried.
Don't worry, everything will be alright.
There's a soul in summer's wind blown temper turned,
a lover's song raised in summer' sky.
So many forgotten lessons still to be learned,
tho' most will never question why.
"We'll get by, you 'nd I" said the honey bees..
everything will be alright,
just waiting the summer's release.
The pale white skies, with a tint of setting sunlight,
Spread across the horizon beyond the hill
Gray bark, tall pines and the oak stood proud
Holding their proof of spectacular seasons passed
Wind blown snow hug the tree trunks like marshmallows
Decorative slopes, frozen in collective time
Winter has a way of saying, everything will be alright
As it leaves behind these calm scenes that resonate
Always showing quiet peace, in drifts after the storms
Heidi Sands
1/18/24
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