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Memory

Holding onto that day 
You lifted my chin 
Lost in your eyes
Kissing you was a win

Every "I love you" and giggle 
Lifting me higher than Olympus
We were like God's and Heroes
Together so colorful and tough

Night falls my head on your chest
With a soft sigh "sweet dreams"
Responding giggle "you too"
The moon light beams

Eyes wide shut in the dawn
Your alarms sounds for work
Snoozing 3 times soaking in every minute
Playing dead I listen like a dork

Before leaving you softly kiss me
"See you after work" you say
Sitting in bed my love glowing
You've just made my day

Copyright © Shelby Bower | Year Posted 2024


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Forever Never

Eyes glassy blue
Skin tired blush
Quivering breath
Her mind in a rush

Talking with eyes 
Speechless in giggles
Awkward silences
She wait for signals

Sarcasm is common
So much left unsaid
He knows her feelings
Laying next to him in bed

Protecting the other like a sibling
Loving like best friends
They say it's for the best
Neither know if forever ends

Copyright © Shelby Bower | Year Posted 2024

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Element of You

The air use to be sour
And taste bitter
No way I was the same
It was time to get better

Water use to be muddy
And still be clear
Late August showed me
There is a worse fear

Fear use to be cold
turned my heart black
There is beauty in the dark
It can put life on track

Dirt use to be poor
Still a home is built
Wish you told me 
So I didn't have guilt

Two souls use to be lost
Still searching for their light
Soul to soul they dance
Holding each other tight

Copyright © Shelby Bower | Year Posted 2024

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Enough

I've been to dark places
I've lost myself and all the basics
I've crawled on my hands and knees
Fighting to stand up again 

Gritting my teeth
Tears down my face
I will never be the same
No one will be in my way

I've backed down from battle
I've fought for love and lost it all
I've hiked the muddiest mountains
Proving the strength my body has

Restless heart rate
Mind set strong
I will never be the same
No one will be in my way

I've had my heart torn out and given away
I've hurt myself thinking No one would care
I've reserved my head, heart, and body
Believing other the only way to heal

Silent noise in my head
Cardiac thunder through my chest
I WILL NEVER BE THE SAME
AND NO ONE WILL STAND IN MY WAY

I am enough!

Copyright © Shelby Bower | Year Posted 2025

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Grandpas

2 men i called Grandpa acting like a Dad when a man walked away
Never batting an eye they'd be there for us everyday
One was out spoken and never left something unsaid
Other kept to himself so you find a way for your heart to mend
They always taught something new to me
Since I was just under Three
Just a girl that wanted her dad 
Grandpas never let her stay mad
Sneaking extra Banana Popsicles when Grandma was napping
Getting into the sweet stash quietly so they didnt hear the wrapping
Grandpas had the joke and skits they played on us
Those new lighters and staples were always a lil sus
Whether it was one sneaking food off your plate
Or the making you open the pasture gate
Being told to not waste time or tears on a man who does show up
What he meant was brace yourself and keep your feet in the stirrup
People always had the chance to let me down
Grandpa showed me how to move on without a sound
Things they did shaped us into the parents we are
They've got the best seats since they became a star

Copyright © Shelby Bower | Year Posted 2025


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