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To the Future Man In My Life

There are a few things you should know about me.
Firstly you must work to earn my trust, I can no longer hand it out for free, I've done that before and each time it got the best of me.
I've seen, heard, and been threw a lot. I have no patience left for drama. I've had enough, I'm still recovering from the trauma.
You see, I once fell madly in love with a man who thought he was clever and that it was funny making an art of playing with and twisting up my heart.
I was mentally and physically abused, cheated on, lied to, and used.
I gave him every part of my soul with everything I had, all he gave me was heartache, and a reputation that was bad.
Life is a school and you are the lesson. I learned and I was taught. I do not need a repeat session. I'll never Again give my heart to a man who is a tool, who will underestimate my worth or treat me like a fool.
If you plan to be a man in my life, do not expect for me to accept anyone who carelessly leaps into my waters only to then fear my depth. I may appear calm, but I promise you that I am not shallow.
I will not settle for less than equality, I will not be mistaken for meek, I am independent women. I am not a sheep. I will not be a push over, I am not a doormat, I am not the women for you if you are into that.
You should also know, karma has got my back shall I ever again fall under attack. Everyone knows that she's the real , and you should take care if you do not wish to know the impact of the punch she can pack.
I will speak my truths and I will stand my ground. I will do this for my own piece of mind, and you better believe I will fight to the death to protect what is mine.
I will never again dim the shine of my light for a man who at first admires my sparkle, then later claims who I am is too much, I'm extra, I will not tone myself down because you feel I illuminate too bright. I've dumbed myself down pretending I didn't know what was going on out of my sight, I prayed to god and hoping it wasn't that bad. My intuition doesn't lie, of course I was right. I will not knowingly let history repeat, I know it does nothing but make me resentful and sad.
I went into solitude and did a whole reassessment, ventured out of my element to further my development. I'm starting a new chaper, I've laid the past to rest. I am now aware that I matter and I practice self-care. If you do not overstep these boundaries I've set, You've passed the test. You have the chance to prove you can love me the best.

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The Catapillar and I

The catapillar and I shared an impossible dream.
We where bored of a life so mundane and routine.
It was time to say goodbye to our redundant fears.
It was time to let go of memories of drabier years.
No more patience was left for drying crocodile tears.
We did not need anyone's validation to begin our transformation.
We took a peak inside to learn ourselves from within. What we discovered was our beauty goes deeper what's seen on our skin.
We began to believe in ourselves, and then a miracle happened. 
While sealed safe inside our safe self healing cocoon we discovered how bright our true colors could shine.
They where there all along, we just needed reminded. We needed some time.
Dreams do come true, just ask the catapillar and I. 
 We reemerge into the world and take to the sky with the beauty and grace of a butterfly.

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To Someone I Hurt

When the breeze blows just right, the sun is bright, and a certain song plays it takes me back to the good old days. Nostalgia kicks in and I remember when I had you for a friend. From there I don't even know where to begin. So much time has went by and we have different lives now, but those times we had I'll never forget. 
So young, and carefree, we really were as happy as we seemed to be. A couple of kids on back roads, just cruising around. Laughing and smoking with the windows down. The world was ours, we ran this town. My heart is heavy. It really hits home when I cruise those same Old roads and I'm alone. I broke your heart, I let you down. I was selfish and rude and it wasn't fair. You tried to warn me, to show me you care. I ruined our friendship, I'm responsible and have only myself to blame. I was to busy for you, I pushed you aside, getting wrapped up in the dope game kept me preoccupied. You had to give up, I don't blame you, you tried. I just want to say losing you is something I truly regret. I'm sorry I didn't Appreciate you as a friend, I miss you, I love you, I hope your doing well. If I could, I'd take it all back, I'd give anything just to cruise around again.

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Wishing On Dandelion Seed

Who dared to cut you down, rub your face in the dirt? I wish shame on anyone who got entertainment from your hurt. I admire your vigore, your bravery and grace. I watched you stand your ground as you wiped tears from your face. Never mind the weak minded who pick on people like us they are clueless of the useless validation they seek. I made a wish and blew on dandelion seed. I wished to be a someone kinder who shows the world a better way, my wish was granted for me today. It's so sad to see a world that has lost all it's faith. I pity those who would steal anyone's light, plucking dandilions, angry at their yellow being too bright. How stupid they are to pick on people like us. I use the magic they waste and let karma give them their taste. How dare they think they have the right to judge so freely? What a waste to uproot and disgaurd such possibilities and potential in the dandelion, you, and me. I made a wish on dandelion seed, I besheeched anyone who dared call us or such a flower with wish granting power a weed.

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Progression

Anxiously I waited in line single file, nervous because I hadn't been here for awhile. I hadn't given myself credit for how far I've come. This realization of my growth made me smile. What I did today is proof of my progress, and that's pretty damn cool. 
I summoned my courage, in line I sat. Most would call this ordinary, mundane, daily routine..for me it was more than that. 
Not long ago I believe I went temporarily insane and I blame methamphetamine. On top of that I was In love with a mentally and physically abusive phycotic, who made my life constantly chaotic. my life went of track. I'm embarrassed and ashamed, but I can't take it back. I've sure missed a lot, the struggle is real, I can't even begin to explain the emotions I feel. I take responsibility & have no-one else to blame for causing myself and those I love pain. I have nothing left to lose, but a life to gain. 
Wars can be won, one battle at a time so I put up my dukes and put down the pipe.  Made a list of goals and kept them in sight. Day, by day I'm winning this fight. It may seem little to most, and really not that cool...but today I gathered up my strength and felt something like pride when I picked my kids up from school. .?

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Ex-Best Friend

Dear Ex-best friend,
You where my best friend when I was at my wits end. I gave you all my loyalty and trust, but snakes still slither..you played me like a niger, I guess our friendships a bust, I brush it off like it's dust. I spoke to my ghosts, fought with my soul the most. Found a middle ground made peace and now they don't haunt me. go aheard Throw that shade and taunt me, I just think you should know..I had mad respect for you, loved you bigger than fam. kept it under wraps that you was a hoe,  we had memories from many moons ago. Bro it ing hurt me to have to let you go. Turn around and your using you're tounge to cut me like blade. But hey, with time all wounds fade. You made me stronger and smarter, found out I don't need a partner, I feel and look good. Got me looking at this bad  the mirror  like..Damn! Kinda makes me smile when I see the only outcome of your ery is a better version of me. All those games you where playing looks like you only played yourself. You expect me to be sad and lose all my faith?  Girl, I ain't even mad. I turned the other way, lifted my chin up and I'm proud to say I'm madly in love with myself again today. Karma is real and your time is near, I wish you the best..but get the  outta here. I passed the test, leveled up, let go of the stress. Forgiven what can't be forgotten and let go of the rest. I'm free, alive, and abundantly blessed. I paved my own way, my peace of minds here to stay, My hearts on the mend, im gonna find out what's beyond that river bend. Mic drop , that's all I had to say. xoxo, your ex-best friend.

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Letter To My Mother

A letter to my Mother.
I wish that you could only see the profound effect you've had on me. I'll love you forever, forever my mother you'll be. You taught me how to be optimistic, loyal, and clever. Because of you, I'll know this forever. With that being said, there is a conflict that runs threw my head. You are my biggest influencer, my first teacher, my mother. I slip back to early memories of my youth. Back to where my sideways demons got roots. Please don't cry or attempt to deny what I'm about to say...we both know it to be the truth. I never fit in a proper age crowd, I was grandfathered into your rough and roudy crew. Just a kid, yet grown. my innocent soul was sold to the devil for a modest bid. I was quick to learn what is seen and what's heard you must rid from your head. You taught me the thrill of the thin ice we sled. Who needed school when shoplifting and smoking would make you more cool? I learned to study all kinds of people, seen the rise and fall, the consequences of their actions. For this I am greatful, it made me smart. I kept all of their secrets, it gained me their trust. If you live this kind of life you know having that is a survival tool and a must. My first lesson in loyalty was don't make your mother look like a fool. Keep your mouth shut and you won't blow your cover. You taught me the best scams, how to lie,steal, and sneak around with a lover. And this is where the confusion slips in. I watch you shake your head in dismay, claiming you have no idea how I grew to be this way. You have no clue how I got off track. I feel the tears in my eyes, my heart begins to ache. It just kind of hurts you know, that it's me of all people you betray. I hold my moral ground and keep your secrets still. The pain that you caused me, taught me its best to be ligit, something I'll never quit. There is one question I must ask, I'm sure it has an answer that I will never get. Why is it that I carry your secrets still, yet you let mine be know? How are you so blind that you can't see the emotional conflict you birthed into me? I wonder to myself just what would these people think if they had all the facts, If just one time I let it slip that I was brought up to be this way by none other, my greatest influence was my own mother.

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Spring Storm

The storm has done wore itself out, it is exhausted and has no more battles to fight. It has succumbed to the fact that much like me, the only wars it waged where within itself.
It is hauntingly beautiful as the calm cautiously eases in after such chaos and destruction.
The irony of this spring storm and my own awakening to a fresh new beginning being perfectly aligned with such grace is not lost to me.
It is as if the universe and I have come to an understanding. A lesson has been learned, finally a demon has been slayed, put to rest and I am freed. I've begun to make sense of the turmoil and I've been cleared to start construction, the rebuilding of something strong and worthwhile from the ruble.
How just like spring to perfectly embody the sensations of fresh new hopes and dreams being planted.
Sweet melodies from the bravest of the song birds break the eerie silence. They send each other signals of optimism and let the world know they too weathered the storm and survived.
The darkest of the clouds slowly drift apart and I am awestruck to witness the profound and obvious sign that such downpour is necessary for miracles like the majestically proud rainbow overhead to exist. I look around myself with my soul full of gratitude to be given such a gift.
The sun brightens and warms the atmosphere encouraging the fresh budding leaves and me to grow and finally transform our lives into a full lush bloom and fully embrace the blessings and lessons, all the trials and tribulations of the journey it took to get here.

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Silver Lining In My Darkest Hour

Cold and alone on my bathroom floor I sit, It's dark and I have a cigarette lit. I'm too weak to move, my will to live is all gone. The same thoughts repeat over and over in my head like a song. "You did what you did and you knew it was wrong. You get what you get now your children are gone. Your selfish, and you should feel sick." I'm empty and numb, my confidence shot. That's what I get for being so dumb. I try to feel something other than guilt and crazy. I take one hit and then another, the only feeling I feel is still one of dread. The shadows creep in and it gets hazy. Silent tears run down my cheeks as the monsters and demons come out to play in my head. They laugh and they taunt me, they tell me I'd be better off dead. I agree. I give up. I'm done. I'd do anything to set my soul free. My demons celebrate, they know that they had won. The set me on fire and spit in my face. They watch me burn until I'm nothing but ash. My life had just ended. Just like that, in a flash. I wake up screaming, It's hot and I'm drenched in sweat. There's a burn hole in my jeans from my cigarette. I sob and I shake as I realized this could have been my last mistake. I take a deep breath, my eyes hurt, the sun is too bright. I'm scared and confused, but I have to make this right. My future is important, my children are worth more. I gather my strength and pull myself up off my bathroom floor.