- Even darkness shines in a dance with butterfly wings - quote by poet
She dances in the dark
expressing passionate emotions
Through movement
with a partner or alone
Dance gives her a sense of belonging
stimulates socializing
A bridge between the visible
and the invisible world
As humans, we are equipped with
a wide range of passion
regardless of whether you are blind or not
Dance serves as a delightful sanctuary
I have never had a sense of belonging, I have always been strange to a common Joe in the streets, I have remained resolute in my weirdness, a courageous individual of note, I have always chased clouds, my pen has been a friend to me, a loyal friend indeed, powerful beyond measure, I use it to strike the nerve in this resource driven society, the most outspoken genius Outcast in the history of outcasts.
No worries
No apologies
I’m just being me
You’ll never see
The spin of the game you play
The pain and the blame you lay
Upon me for years
Along with the tears
You gift me words that uplift
You try to lift me up when I’m pissed
For sure, love can be torture
I’m your cure to simply endure
The trials you’ve been through
Overcome the waves of cruel rue
Out of the blue,
I’m in a blur with you
It’s all done and true
You haven’t a clue
What you did to me too…
It’s the things you do…
A sense of belonging
Never made me take wing
It’s everything…
It’s the hope you and I bring up and it’s the faith in my heart to simply sing!
No worries,
But I have worries
I want to be at ease
So please…
Let me hit the breeze
Your love is my disease
No worries
I’m a little lost and the sinking sand is beyond my knees
I seek you like a rat does to cheese…you’re such a tease…
I’m unapologetically at ease
So, no worries for me, no more worries!
Inspired by the countryside. We are blessed here in the United Kingdom as we have many gorgeous landscapes around us.
Nature is the best medicine
By Michelle Morris
23/09/2025
The verdant hills beckon me
Come closer and experience peace
Let our natural beauty comfort you
Ignite the very best of feeling
Feeling a sense of belonging
Feeling a sense of calm
Feeling a sense of wonder
Feeling nature's balm
Your Soul will never regret it
Your body will feel renewed
For nature is the best medicine
For me and for you
© Michelle Morris, 2025
“Those we love don’t go away,
they walk beside us everyday”,
become our lasting second shadow,
always close to us, we all know.
They fly in our secluded skies,
on silver-lined clouds their love lies,
spreads sunburst spectrum of longing,
swathes our souls with sense of belonging.
They remain in the core of our heart,
no storm of strife can ever set us apart.
We’re with them in journey tough or easy,
till the end of our time with us they’ll be.
In my desperation
I find hope
In my struggle
I find peace
In my hurt and disappointment
I find comfort
And a renewed sense of belonging
In my brokenness
A desire to reach the only one that can help me
In my desperation
I can see where man can not satisfy my longings
In my desperation
All my hearts desires are recognized and fulfilled.
In all of this
I overcame because He overcame
He pulled me up instead of me pulling Him down
His love reached down to me as I was reaching up to Him.
JESUS
In the silence, I hear my own voice
A whispered longing, a heart that makes some noise
I reach for connection, a gentle touch
But find instead a space that's too much
The weight of unspoken words, a heaviness I bear
A sense of longing that I've learned to share
With every step, I search for a place to stand
A sense of belonging, a loving hand
In the emptiness, I find a quiet pain
A sorrow that I've learned to contain
But still I hold on to the hope that remains
A fragile thread, a love that sustains
21 May 2025
"Romantic lovers require from each other at least the facade
of reason: The desire to be what romantic love makes us
appear in the other's eyes. We want to imagine we are
deserving of the love we inspire." ~Maggie Gallagher
We've been slow dancing—
romancing in a seductive prelude
Wooed by the cravings in our eyes
hypnotized in amorous flirt
Asserting glances sparked by embers
remembrances of a burning fire
Desire— the remnants of heated passion
Fashioned whispers, calling our names
claiming our hearts to beat as one
none has requited or sated
Abated our harvest of love yet to reap
Deep and lonely had been our nights
Blighted from cold and empty arms
Palm to palm we feast on each other
smothered by longing— a sense of belonging
In halls of learning, we gather round,
Peers united, common ground is found.
Shared laughter echoes, memories made,
Together we grow, our bonds are displayed.
With every step, we learn and share,
Supporting each other, without a care.
In times of need, they lend a hand,
A friendly nudge, to help us stand.
Through trials and tribulations, we face,
Peers by our side, a steady pace.
Their smiles and cheers, a guiding light,
Illuminate our path, through darkest night.
In peer groups, we find our place,
A sense of belonging, a warm, safe space.
Where we can be ourselves, wild and free,
And grow into the best version of me.
When someone comes into your life and causes a spark that ignites a fire that burns with the heat of the sun.
When every day is special and filled with happiness love and contentment and a sense of belonging.
Then for no reason that someone changes and turns cold like the ice that could freeze an ocean.
The confusion is heart breaking because you still have the fire burning in you.
But it doesn't matter what you do to make things right it will always be wrong
So your heart will break and the fire will die loneliness will take the place of the happiness you once felt.
Memories of the love you had and lost fade into the recesses of your mind
So if and when you find this love remember only you can control the out come a relationship is between two people not everybody else.
In verdant valleys, where wildflowers sway,
A tranquil village, where my heart stays,
A place of serenity, where love abounds,
Where laughter echoes, and memories resound.
The thatched roofs, the rustic doors,
The gentle streams, that forever roar,
The scent of earth, the warmth of sun,
A sense of belonging, forever begun.
In this haven, I took my first stride,
Where innocence bloomed, and dreams reside,
The village elders, with wisdom so bright,
Guided me through life, with love and gentle might.
As I wander through, the familiar lanes,
Memories of childhood, forever remain,
The joy of simplicity, the peace of mind,
A sense of connection, forever intertwined.
This pristine village, where I was born to dwell,
Remains forever, a part of me to tell,
A place of solace, where my heart finds rest,
A haven of love, where I am forever blessed.
Why does everyone I love leave?
No matter how hard I try to hold on,
They always manage to go…
Is this what is meant for me?
Eternal Solitude?
I should be grateful for the time their friendship has stayed with me
But who should you share that gratitude with if everyone leaves you?
So here I am,
Left alone with my thoughts which made me wonder about my sense of belonging in this world.
Am I meant to fit in this world?
In some places I'm normal and in some places, I’m not normal enough.
In some places, I can’t truly be myself because it’s such an issue for them.
Some places I can’t speak for if I do I would regret it and then go back to self-loathing.
So where do I belong?
I’m friends with people at school but sometimes I feel guilty because I miss making memories with those from the past.
I belong nowhere
And am I okay with that?
It’s a hard truth I can’t seem to swallow no matter how hard I try,
No matter how many times life tries to teach me that I’m meant for solitude I won’t seem to listen.
I’m too stubborn for that
Somewhere deep down I think that everyone wants that friendship,
Wants that sense of camaraderie,
That feeling of belonging in this world.
Practicing how to breathe, when there's a shortness of breath.A slow rhythm in the background calms me down, when a void tried to look into me.I was up alone yet again while the demons of the night visited me. Has it been a year now since sleep has become paralysing.I dared something much deeper within me, to find out it wasn't me who was talking back. A mindless creature may exist outside my comfort zones. Too long since we found a sense of belonging inside our lives, so I stepped into other people's life. Only to be found as different than all the rest. Being like this was never choice, have you ever seen what afflicts me? Please don't kick me out of your circle, it's dark where I am.I found you to understand me, helped me out of my misery. It's a gratitude that I don't belong with the monsters,my skin still remembered the abuse it's done to me. I've grown to be stronger than them, yet still my mind has captivated an attention of a million.
In streets of struggle, where poverty reigns
A youthful cry, with futures in chains
Limited options, and resources scarce
Leads to desperation, and a troubled stance
Low-income homes, with stress and strife
Parental struggles, and a child's lost life
Unmet needs, and unfulfilled dreams
Fuel the fire, of juvenile schemes
Education's key, but doors are locked
Opportunities scarce, and futures blocked
Jobless parents, with no way to provide
Leave children vulnerable to the streets' tide
Neighborhoods plagued, by crime and fear
Youthful energy, misdirected here
Gangs and violence, a deadly allure
A false sense of belonging, in a world obscure
Socio-economic chains, that bind and sway
Influence choices, in a troubled way
Delinquency rises, as hopes decay
A cycle of strife, in a world gone gray
Break the chains, and lift the veil
Provide opportunities, and education's sail
Empower families, and communities too
To give youth a chance, to make a brighter hue.
When someone comes into your life and causes a spark that ignites a fire that burns with the heat of the sun .
When every day is a special day filled with happiness and love contentment and a great sense of belonging.
Then for no reason that someone changes and turns cold like the ice that could freeze an ocean
The confusion is heart breaking because you still have the fire burning in you
But it doesn't matter you do to make things right
It will always be wrong .
So your heart will break and the fire will die loneliness will take the place of the happiness you once felt. Only memories of the love you had and lost faded into the recesse of your mind.
So if and when you find this this love remember only you can control the out come a relationship is between two people not everybody else.
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