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Tammy O'leary Poem
I know your heart is hurting
The pain is deep and real
Residing there for way too long
Without the chance to heal
Grief has since settled in your core
And you now see the damage done
The aches are felt in layers
Losses piled up, one by one
A big, brave step you took that day
Leaving that toxic life behind
You beared the wrath for many years
Ignoring how you felt inside
One can only persevere so long
Until you have to make a change
So, though the journey's scary now
And the road ahead feels strange
Be kind and patient with yourself
And soon you'll come to see
The timing of this moment
Is exactly what you need
For when your brokenness lets the light in
Rebuilding that valiant man inside
Keep the faith and stand your ground
And the Warrior in you will shine
Copyright © Tammy Ol | Year Posted 2020
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Tammy O'leary Poem
Dear Stranger,
I am not sure what you see in her
But she seems to have taken your breath away
Captivated all your senses
And robbed you of your self healing at the same time
She has become your focus, clouding your vision
I am just a fleeting thought, no longer enticing
And with no inclination to respond
Just like that...
We were strangers
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Tammy O'leary Poem
The sounds of the orchestra filled the room
Ballgowns and tuxedos graced the dance floor, and in one corner, an elite group of gentlemen mingled over scotch
In the early days, he treated her like royalty
Posh dinner parties and fancy galas
Always the steady beauty on his arm
He had no intention of loving her
She was just for show
But soon, all of the pieces began to fit
Late nights at the office
Endless executive meetings
His 'misplaced' his phone
He had been playing her all along
Yes. It was time
Time for big brave steps and a big-girl move
It was now or never
With one final glance at the men in the corner of the ballroom, silently, she slipped out
April 6, 2021
@katlady_t
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Tammy O'leary Poem
She cried her heart out in the shower this morning
Desperate, anguishing tears
Uncontrollable, convulsing sobs
Anxiety within was strangling her
Clenching and crippling
Incarcerating her into a frozen-like state
All the while
No one heard her cries
No one shared her suffering
No one knew how defeated she felt
How crumpled her courage was
How convoluted her coping skills had become
How much it was consuming her
Porcelain contours cradled her body as she wailed
Powerlessly...
Fearfully...
and...
Alone
July 25, 2021
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Tammy O'leary Poem
It's okay to say No
If you're not ready for something new
If you're questioning and confused
If you are unsure or if you hesitate
It's okay to say No
While you're moving forward
If you have to take a step back and pause
Or wrestle
Or revisit
It's okay to say No
If your feelings are causing you to contemplate
And you need to clarify your intentions
Check in with your conscience
Re-evaluate or reconsider
It's okay to say No
If your heart is craving excitement, but yet you feel torn
And alarm bells are going off in your head
No matter how quiet
It's OK to say No
July 23, 2020
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Tammy O'leary Poem
Mayday!
Mayday!
This heavy heart is drowning me
I'm distressed and in a panic
And so far away from shore
Call the coast guard!
Send out an SOS!
I'm not equipped to say goodbye
In unchartered waters, you left me behind
Alone
To navigate your stormy seas
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Tammy O'leary Poem
The Good Wife
She remembers the words she spoke in front of a church full of people that on calm, September afternoon. She recalls feeling like it truly was the best day of her life, and that she never wanted it to end. So thrilled to be finally happy and in love with the man God had brought into her life. The one chosen just for her! The man that was destined to be her life-long partner, for better or for worse.
Before he came along, she had come to accept her life as a single woman. She knew that if that's how God had intended her life to be, then that's how it would be. But, she still couldn't get over the lingering feeling inside that held her deepest desire. In her heart, she wanted to marry and be a good wife. And if it was God's will, she believed that he would indeed bring her the right one at the right time.
She had cried many lonesome, sad tears back then.
And many of the same tears are being cried now.
The years together in this union have rolled by, the last few being the most trying for her. Things have fallen apart emotionally in a very big way, though unbeknownst to him. She feels a void where that love connection used to be.
She feels deep disappointment where her hopes and plans for their life together used to be. The happiness she felt in the early years seems to have withered away, taking along with it her outlook for the future. The adage, 'Happy Wife, Happy Life' has gotten real old, real fast.
And she's no longer sure if the words spoken in the church that day still hold the same meaning now as they did then.
But, if they did ... would she still be wondering?
Because those daily prayers to God, now tell of a different longing in her heart. A longing that causes her to question if that special man sent to her all those years ago, really was indeed the one she prayed so hard for. The one she willingly accepted into her life, for better or for worse. The one this 'Good Wife' just isn't feeling the good life with anymore.
If a relationship or marriage is no longer a happy place to be, despite attempts to encourage and foster that happiness...then what do you suppose a Good Wife is to do?
Does a Good Wife stay?
Or does a Good Wife leave?
Copyright © Tammy Ol | Year Posted 2020
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Tammy O'leary Poem
My last visit home was sad, but true
All weekend I waited, just to see you
But the expectations I held, were much too high
Lowest place on the totem pole, there was I
When finally, we met after a lot of time wasted
It felt like my presence was nothing but hasted
My words, though genuine, read much like a song
Of love, loss, sorrow, and timing gone wrong
Your response to my letter, still I await
Forward motion requires a slow, but steady pace
The absence of you in my day, at times it's still hard
It's easier for you, but you had a head start
Luckily, this visit home was different in nature
A reason to celebrate, made time pass much easier
Still, reminders were there, and felt in my midst
Sending a text to say hello, was hard to resist
So as this week passes, and a new one begins
Seven more days to wonder if or where, I fit in
But the longer I wait, the more healing I do
What matters most in the end, is I get over you
August 24, 2020
@katladyt_
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Tammy O'leary Poem
We all hurt
And we all heal
Some parts we share and some parts we conceal
Some we get over
Some are more than we can bear
Some leave us with the heaviest hearts in despair
Cracks and crevices precede our brokenness
Parting the pieces just enough
Slivers of light emit and illuminate, like shiny diamonds in the rough
When the light inside glows brighter
In time, our hurts and heartaches mend
Gaining insight from experience, finding new ways to love again
It's true, we all bleed red
But our healing palettes are one-of-a-kind
Prepared to paint in living colour, the canvas of body, heart and mind
March 16, 2021
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Tammy O'leary Poem
Never forget the true kindnesses of special people in our lives. The deeds they've so selflessly done, especially during the most difficult times in our lives, are to be treasured forever in our hearts.
Often, we may feel like we don't know how to repay them for everything they have done, or continue to do. Maybe you can just hope that an opportunity presents itself for you to return the favour, or at the very least, to 'pay it forward' to someone else.
God places these special people in our lives for so many reasons, whether it be for a moment, a season or a lifetime. Be thankful for them!
For they truly are one of life's biggest and most precious blessings.
@katladyt_
August 20, 2020
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