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HOPE

Having faith that things will improve
Observing the blessings in life daily
Praying for circumstances to change
Eliminate negative thinking

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The Pen

I remember that day clearly
even though it was 37 years ago-
I was off on a new adventure
because I had just moved into
the dorm for my freshman year of college
but I had no idea how my life was going
to change in a very simple moment
I went to the student center to pick up
my schedule and register being there
before classes started the next day
I remember feeling nervous about
not knowing anyone and being an introvert
in a totally new situation is hard,
but then...........the person in front of me
asked if he could borrow my pen
and it began.........a life long friendship
just chatting and sharing our schedules
and noticing we had FIVE classes together
I know now that it was meant to be....
the beginning of a beautiful friendship!

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Streets of Solitude

It sometimes feels like I am the only one on the street
that is suffering from the pain of an addicted child
I know the feeling that this may be the time I lose him
as he lies in an ICU bed unconscious

It feels like I am walking in solitude
when someone asks me how I am doing
yet, I know they really don't want to know
and it's easier just to say "I'm Fine" than tell the truth

It feels like I am the only one in the world who has had to call
EMS when my son lies in his apartment so drunk that
he can't move and a part of me feels like I can't move
I can't go forward and I am stuck in solitude.

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My Soul Speaks Kindness

I am feeling like my words need an escape
There is no crisis, just my jumbled thoughts
and the blank slate of a new day
So, I take a deep breath, and let my soul speak to me
It tells me that I should be kind today
to both others and myself
And perhaps go out of my way to help someone,
while it may not seem like much to me,
it could make the day better for them
And just be a kind soul in a world where kindness seems to evaporate

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The Winter Blahs

The sky opened up and suddenly, snow begins to fall
quickly, the large snowflakes jump from the sky
and start to pile up on the ground, quickly covering
whatever is in it's path, including people and cars
The windshield wipers can't keep up, even on high
the thought of just going back home crosses my mind
Winter is not my favorite season, but the beauty of the layer
of white that covers the world is not lost on me
Cold hits me in the face as I leave my warm car
and the beauty fades a bit as walking on slick surfaces
reminds me why Winter makes me grumpy
I don't like being cold, the beautiful snow makes even
walking hard to do.  Can we just fast forward to Spring?
The wind blows and the cold, wet snow hits me in my face
and I sigh and try not to grumple as I get inside as fast
as I can without falling on my face.

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I heard today

I heard today that you took your own life
it crushed me to hear this
it brought me back to my son's attempt
to take his life that was so very close to 
being successful

I can still remember sitting on the floor
in his icu room just watching him breathe 
and being thankful that he still could

I hate that so many people 
feel that way and do not see any 
other options

I get that life is hard
but life can be beautiful as well
I wish I could help you see the beauty
but that can only be discovered by oneself

My hope is that you found peace
I wish that you could have gotten help
to prevent this

My tears are useless now
but please know that there are those
that do care that you are gone

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Who I Am

The older I get, the more I realize
that my life has not been about
discovering who I am, 
but about becoming who I am
Over the years, I have become
kinder, wiser, more creative, and 
more outspoken
I have seen hard things,
like slow death, sudden death, mental illness, 
substance abuse, and cancer, which have all touched me closely
I have learned to do mental gymnastics
and make a life changing decision on the fly,
I have learned to research for loved ones
not in a position to do it themselves,
I have learned to persevere and stand
tall during circumstances that have been known
to break a strong person
I have become someone I love and respect!

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I Miss Yesterday

It happens quickly,
the chubby arms of a child
clinging to my neck one day,
and too soon those arms are around someone else
The busy early days of motherhood
fade into the days of the empty nest
The days and weeks rush by
until I hardly recognize the person in the mirror
Life’s purpose changes as the seasons pass,
yet, the days are rich with love
I am blessed, yet sometimes I miss yesterday,
when I was young and my kids were small
I miss the days of sticky kisses
and tackle hugs and problems to solve
that ended with grateful affection,
the days of long ago
However, each day is a gift
so, I will hold on to the important things
as the days rush by
at the speed of life

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Up on the Tree Top

Up on the Christmas tree, cat paws pause
As the tree tilts and eventually falls
Ornaments scatter with lots of noise
But the furry kitty never loses it’s poise

Ho, Ho, Ho animals know
Ho, Ho, Ho animals know
That when the Christmas tree goes up, it’s time
For all the household animals to climb

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A cup of calm

When I am feeling stressed or anxious,
the best remedy is a simple cup of tea
It doesn't matter what kind,
just that it is hot and frangrant
It calms my soul as it goes down