To all the folks who curse the Jews
in the end, they will lose
Israel always bounces back stronger
~ curses serving to prolong her
New leaf in the wind
Alone, on a lifeline
Highly dependent
Risk of a fatal fall
Not fully formed
Tender,needs love
Small, craving care
In regulated milieu
The tree sighs
Boughs bend
United worry
Small, matters
Time to grow
Space to mature
Love showered
Stronger to be
I didn't know
that losing you
I would lose myself
falling to the depths,
but able to bounce back
alive
even stronger
When blackest night of yesterdays doth creep,
And grief's cold dagger twists within the breast,
Depression's leaden chains forbid all sleep,
In tombs of past the living heart finds rest.
When anxious fires consume the trembling soul,
And phantom terrors of the days unborn
Like howling tempests rack the mind's control,
In future's void the weary spirit's torn.
Yet sweet the hour when peace at last descends,
And present's golden light doth softly shine;
No ghost of sorrow, no tomorrow rends
The quiet joy that blooms in this divine.
O mortal, break these chains of then and when--
Live thou in Now, and be made whole again.
he never thinks fore he talks
but on rope, head high, he walks
there's nary a fear in mind
a stronger base you'll ne'er find
his voice a substantial weight
his promise looming and great
those below look up with awe
all too blind to spot a flaw
my body gets stronger as I age
I am growing whiskers like a sage
my fingernails are too thick to clip
a mustache is growing on lower lip
this would be okay if I were a man
but I am an old woman, a hag, a gram.
Focused and healed the damage parts of me
not concern about how it use to be
long over due to love me for this change
now thought to be out everyone's range
trusted my intuition walk in truth
debunking lies throughout my years of youth
still standing although they wanted me dead
every chance they see me rips minds to shred
got up every fight only left bruised
surprised by my strength looking so confused
as a adult its been the same game right
new people no running no fight no flight
there's no need to announce my protection
its handled many facing conviction
loving myself shouldn't caused this much trouble
perfecting my gifts living in my bubble
We have a bond that makes us strong
A bond inseparable, no matter how long
We’ve made our allies, we hold them dear
In laughter, in tears, we conquer the feared
No plans to leave the shining stars
Never to enter the shadowing dark
Together we flourish, together we stand
Embracing the twists, our paths unplanned
We share our dreams, like whispers in the breeze,
In the warmth of our laughter, we find our ease.
With hearts intertwined, we dance through the day,
Forever united, come what may.
Through every challenge, we face with a grin,
With you by my side, I know we will win.
In moments of joy and in times of strife,
Our friendship's a treasure, the best part of life.
I don't even like this wine that I'm drinking,
But it's here,
It might stop me from thinking.
Tonight he grabbed me,
He threw me onto the ground.
Then his foot landed in my ribs,
I still hear the sound;
The hollow thump,
A gasp leave my lungs;
Him shouting at me
"you had enough?".
Yeah, I have.
I'm sick of all of this sh*t.
Every push, every insult, every slap, every hit;
You might have said sorry,
but you did it again.
You aren't sorry now and you weren't sorry then.
I think worst of all,
Is I gave my best friend all this grief.
And I don't mean you,
I mean the only one who cares when you hurt me.
I mean the one who showed me kindness,
And who loved me for free.
And she's not going to stay for me forever,
Because I can't even choose me.
And I know that's it's wrong so I say I'll leave
And then instead of breathe I can only grieve
And you should grieve me because you're driving me away
But instead I'll miss you and I'll fold in a day.
But you keep on adding onto the stress;
And then I'm upset, so I go and tell her.
Now we're in a place where nobody could express,
How deep in all of our veins runs your hurt.
You put me in a box—
'Cause that’s what makes you comfortable.
You put me in a box—
'Cause that’s what makes you strong.
You put me in a box
And tell me
That’s where I belong.
You put me in a box
To keep me
Contained.
Controlled.
You put me in a box
To strip away my soul.
You put me in a box
And seal it up tight.
You put me in a box
And think I won’t fight—
I’ll just curl up and quit.
But that’s not what you’ll get.
I don’t give a s***
How strong your box is.
I’m stronger.
Last longer.
Will conquer—
Your box.
Your rules.
Your sad expectations.
Imposed limitations.
No negotiations.
You’ll need a coffin
To keep me down and silent.
Because I’m all in.
Ain’t gonna fall in.
Gonna fight.
Get violent.
Damn your box.
My son, I see the weight you bear,
The silent cries, the deep despair.
But in your soul, a fire burns bright—
A spark of hope, a will to fight.
This path is hard, the nights are long,
But you, my love, are fierce and strong.
No chain is stronger than your will,
No silence deeper than your fill.
You've stumbled, yes, but not for good—
You rise again, just like you should.
The world still waits, arms open wide,
And I’ll be always by your side.
So take this step, and then one more,
And soon you’ll walk through freedom’s door.
You can be free, you will be whole—
Believe in you, with all your soul.
Bullying has made me stronger,
Through all the pain and fear.
Each harsh word and hurtful gesture,
Only fueled my inner fire.
I used to hide in shadows,
Afraid to show my face.
But now I stand tall and proud,
No longer a disgrace.
The names they called me,
The lies they spread.
All of it just made me,
More determined than ever.
I found my voice through the tears,
And spoke up for myself.
No longer a victim of their cruelty,
But a survivor of their hell.
They thought they could break me,
But they only made me whole.
I rose above their hatred,
With a strength they couldn't control.
So thank you, bullies,
For making me who I am today.
A warrior forged in fire,
Who will never again be swayed?
I stand in crowds but fade away,
No one asks if I’m okay.
Not because they wish me pain,
Just because they never strain—
To wonder if I need a call,
To check if I still stand tall.
They assume I’ll always be,
The silent force, the steady sea.
But I am tired—don’t you see?
Of being strong so constantly.
Of speaking last, of stepping back,
Of giving all and keeping lack.
Just once, I wish that someone knew,
That I am human just like you.
That I could break, that I could fall,
That I need someone too, that’s all.
I ask for all the pain,
My potential is bound in the chain,
I ask for all the struggle,
My wings caught in rubble.
I ask for all the tears,
More than my eyes bears,
I ask for all the challenges,
In silence my mind plunges.
I ask you to break my will,
At the bottom of the hill I lay still,
But I will make sure to rise,
For my dreams, I want to realise.
Author Dana Redricks
September 30, 2024
Although I'm not where I'm not where I want to be, I'm better than what I used to be. So please don't underestimate me. You will never understand me, I'm more than what you see. I think more than what I speak, I know more than what I say. When you see me looking at you, I'm staring at your soul. This world can be so cold. Your eyes are the windows to your soul.
I can see what you think I can't see. I've been through more than what you can see. I'm steady as a tree, my roots run down so deep. If I believe that you've earned that spot I might just give you a shot, but if you prove me wrong believe me, you will be long gone, I just have to let you go, but before I do, chance after chance I will have given you. Just know when I'm through, I'm through. I hope this message gets through to you.
I'm Stronger than you know, and stronger than what you think. I am stronger than what I've been through and tougher than what you see. My love runs deep, so don't take it lightly. I just choose my battles wisely, some things are not worth the fight, or losing sleep at night. I'm Stronger than what you think I am.
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