Stages

Sometimes when
the seasons blow through -

I sit alone
and think of you...

I miss those days
when you were there...

Even though you're gone
I still care...

and hope you're happy
where you are now...

Maybe some day
we'll meet again somehow.

Cross Roads

You know
what to do -
when the pathway
goes through...

You hide
and stay away -
from that hate
that's there to stay...

You run
and don't look back -
then there won't
be an attack...

you'll be
so far away -
it will be a
memory anyway.

Sun Shine

Let the
tranquility -
relax
inside of me...

Focus on
all the growth -
rising above
and being woke...

Know the
end of this -
is golden streets
of utter bliss.

Boundaries

This is exactly
where I want to be -
away from the loud
and all of the crazy...

Safe to myself
all tucked away -
this is exactly
what I used to pray...

Now I am delivered
from those I dislike -
they are all behind me
and out of my life...

I am renewed
and glad for the end -
I will never let them
into my life again.

Cards

I see your face
and it makes me smirk -
you are nothing
but a stupid jerk...

I can't wait
until you implode -
enjoy it now
before it explodes...

I've already seen
what's coming to you -
I will laugh so hard
when it comes true.

Sticks and Stones

Dear Lord I pray -
on my knees today...

that you heal this land -
from evil's demand...

as we watch our rights get stripped away.

I ask of you -
to let your light shine through...

So people will see -
what we were meant to be...

Peaceful and loving to each other every day.

Blind Sided

What you put in
is what you'll get out -
It won't be overlooked
without a doubt...

If you did good
or if you did bad -
You will be happy
or you will be sad...

You can't erase
what is now there -
Ignore all you want
and don't even care...

Karma has a way
of coming through -
so sit back and watch
what's coming to you.

Flutters

Baby bird
spread your wings and fly -
Way on beyond here
and up into the sky...

I want to keep you
but I believe it's right -
To let you get your wings
and fly away into the night...

I adore you
and I am amazed -
how I see something helpless
and can not be unfazed...

So I'll help you
in any way I can -
Then cheer for your freedom
right from where I stand.

The Rock

Don't second wonder
Don't envy wrong
Don't regret right...

Emotions are a fight...

Do what is good
Do what you should
Do what you would...

In his holy sight.

Because you are.

Drops from Heaven

My yard
My flowers
My garden...

Soak up
the spring rain -

So thankful that it came -

To absorb
To cleanse
To refresh...

Blooming life
budding through -

as it grows and blossoms anew.

Fairy Tales

I'm safe
I'm guarded
I'm done...

All the people
that I knew
weren't the one...

To hold
some might
some authority -

Because now
they have
no power over me...

I never
have to see
anyone again...

That I don't like
or care for -
the end.

Blurred

It's ok
to let go -
of what you know
needs to go...

As it pours
down on me -
although it's blurry
I can see...

Through all the
smoke and glass -
I watched it come
and watched it pass.

I Got This

It's been hard
and a struggle -
but I have
my dogs to snuggle...

I'm now planning
my next vacation -
where I'll finally
have relaxation...

A month away
I will be fine -
I got back the job
that was mine...

The only opinion
I'll value again -
is from myself
because then, I win!

Easy Like Sunday Morning

The sound of
the rocks crunching
beneath my shoes...

The sound of
the boats coming
into view...

The morning
sunrise beneath
towering trees...

The birds
flying above
the waters breeze...

It is where
I'm happy
and I want to be...

Why can't
that be the life
meant for me?

Nope

I gotta fly
like a mother fuckin
monkey...

I gotta run
like a bitch
from a pimp...

I gotta go
like nobody ever
saw me...

I gotta live
like I ain't no
fuckin wimp...

I gotta roll
with the punches
that I've taken...

I gotta laugh
when they think
that I care...

I gotta smile
when they fall
on their own face...

I gotta admit
that this bitch
just don't care.

Sink or Swim

I'm just going
to turn it off today -
So I can enjoy
my home and pray...

That all of this
will be over soon -
and our normal life
can resume...

So the world
can go out a play -
or have a patio lunch
on a sunny day...

That travel begins
with new sites to see -
today I will hope
we will soon be free.

666

It's scary
overwhelming -
who to trust
who to believe...

When it is
completely obvious -
how many times
they do deceive...

One world
with one hope?
or the book
of Revelations?

You would be
a blind sheep -
if you had
no hesitations...

Seeing it all
slowly unfold -
just like
I've heard for years...

You must get
the microchip -
to buy and sell
and it is clear...

The beast
will rule us all -
death and destruction
tears and fear...

but through Christ
our sacrificed savior -
our redemption
is very near.

Hindsight

If I had
a time machine -
It would never
mean a thing...

I would undo
and change the course -
to never feel
the sad remorse...

because I'd go
the other way -
and avoid
that fateful day.

Stuck

Why would I?
seeing with my own eye...

It's like being
kicked all over again...

Knowing inside
this will never end...

Why put up
with  a sickening ride...

When you know
you have no place to hide.

Joshua 1:9

Well, yep
there I went -
but the days
were definitely spent...

Seeing new
with a different view -
It was a good experience
but onto the new...

Who knows if
we'll still be here -
or even alive
in another year.

Blossoms

The trees are coming
back to life -
just like my son...

I'm amazed at the
Lord above -
and all that he's done...

He gives life
to each of us -
Yet, takes it away...

We will all stand
before him -
on judgement day...

I just wonder
the purpose -
why are we here...

but I will trust
in his will -
as I keep him near.

Potholes

Have you ever
been so tired
you couldn't sleep...

Have you ever
been so sad
you couldn't weep...

Have you ever
held a hand
you'll never see again...

But at the time
you didn't know
it was the end...

It takes the sails
and the wind
beneath your wings...

Wondering why
life has to bring
what it brings...

While you try
to get by
before you die...

Only to be
standing alone
and wonder why.

Day by Day

All you can do
is your very best -
life gives trials
and life gives tests...

How you handle
what's thrown at you -
is doing what's right
and seeing it through...

There will be ups
there will be downs -
just encourage the smiles
and not the frowns.

Prayers

Dear Lord
I ask for strength
for my son...

For I know
that you are
the only one...

To pull on
the strings
of life and death...

I just ask
Dear Lord
you're not ready yet...

If love
could save
he would live forever...

My love
for him
will never sever...

I would lay
down my life
and give him mine...

I can only pray
you heal his heart
and let him shine.

Amen

God gave him breath
another day -
He seems to listen
when I beg and pray...

Thank you my Lord
for saving my son -
once again
you were the one...

That gives life
as I plead for more -
I give you the glory
that is for sure.

Hood Girl

Every so often
I miss your class -
and totally regret
being an ass...

I wish I could
take it all back -
I miss your laugh
and hood girl tact...

You motivated
so much in me -
I followed you
quite faithfully...

No one else
can fill that void -
my fitness guru
is destroyed.

New Windows

Here I sit in a
different place -
surrounded by
each new face...

I have to wonder
if it was right -
as I lay down
to sleep each night...

I suppose I think
way to hard -
I already played
and dealt the card...

Even with
a tear in my eye -
I made the choice
that I can't deny...

So I must learn
to make do -
of this new life
I've committed to.

Moved On

It's like a puzzle
I'm putting together -
but I won't glue it
because nothing's forever...

I've learned so much
along this path -
I've felt the love
and I've felt the wrath...

That's when I know
to shut that door -
because me being used
won't work anymore.

Next

Ya know what
no worries anymore -
they can take it
or walk out the door...

Me or them
it doesn't matter anymore -
I'm on this planet too
and they aren't what I'm here for...

They can say whatever
and I could too -
but I can assure
I have better things to do.

Thank You for Having Me

Well...

There I go
there I go again -
I hope I like it
and another end...

I was happy
but heard the call-
was it a step up
or a tumbling fall...

Will this bring
new opportunity -
or will I regret
leaving my happy...

I guess in time
I will look back -
It's time to wake up
and pick up the slack...

I'll set new goals
and follow through -
for real a new year,
with a new me to do.

I Love You

The wind blew through -
how I thought of you...

and the way you're on speed dial...

We're older now -
we got through somehow...

but you've been with me all the while...

My love for you -
will be forever true...

for you make me always smile...

Let me be your friend -
to the bitter end...

and it will all be worth our while.

2020

One day you
wake up healed -
of all the negativity
and what killed...

Your spirit
and your pride -
When you were
dead inside...

You finally realize
it is gone -
that you actually
have moved on...

With a happy pep
in your step -
all that sadness
has finally left...

You to be what
you need to be -
on the right path
and so happy!

Another Chapter

Well hell
I did it again -
I surely hope
this is a win win...

Walking into
a brand new year -
with hope in my eyes
and a new career...

I will look back
and read this through -
praying this was
the right thing to do.

Forgive

The power of forgiveness -
to look beyond oneself...

To know that -

We all fail -
We all fall -
We all let someone down...

Especially ourselves.

It's alright at any time -
to turn it around.

When someone asks forgiveness of me -
I will give it freely...

because I can only hope to be -

forgiven.

Gates

I used to
but I so don't now -
I have to make it
happen somehow...

The glass is
half empty indeed -
I'm pouring it out
to be freed...

Of what I don't
want anymore -
there's my keys
and there's the door.

Apathy

Little crystal ball -
I can't see it at all...

All that I know -
is that I felt it go...

It turned quite numb -
how could I be so dumb...

I wish I saw ahead -
all that is now dead.

Pavement

Go away
you nice dressed man -
I am happy
where I am...

Although it seemed
it might be fun -
Something made me
turn and run...

Why would I
get chained again -
When I have come
so far from then...

Why should I
start all a new -
when I thought
those times were through.

Chilled

If only I could care
for all the love I share...

On the loud banging chime
and complete waste of time...

I didn't even find
what I wanted to be mine...

Yet, there I was -
wasting time just because...

I just keep calm and cool
when dealing with a fool.

The Clock

Oh I do
wish for you -
all your karma
that is due...

As you live
so it shall be -
from that fate
you are not free...

So look up
when it lands -
because it is
on demand...

And you know
that you owe -
all of that
which you sow.

Pros & Cons

Decisions
decisions -
I need direction
and wisdom...

What comes next
I don't know -
should I stay
or should I go...

to a new adventure
that awaits me -
would I be
just as happy...

as I am with
my space and time -
another new choice
that is all mine.

The Floor

Invisible
not really seen -
when she was
they were mean...

Which prompted her
to run away -
her only hope
was to pray...

Believing
that somehow -
things would be
better now...

But she saw
they never were -
as they just wanted
to criticize her.

Dusk Till Dawn

I'm not sure
why I try -
as I watch
the days go bye...

Knowing where
I want to be -
wondering if
it will be me...

That can go
where I want to -
and leave this in
my rear view.

Foggy Lights

You have
already learned -
how to know
how to discern...

all the angry
and the mean -
there is nothing that
they can bring...

To your life
to make it good -
so do what
you know you should...

Just like all
the times before -
build your walls
and lock your door.

Shovels

She dug a hole
to hide away -
she couldn't face
the same new day...

She didn't have
a word to say -
so she found a place
where she will stay.

Mist

Release it all
as you go with the flow -

The more you live
the more you know -

What needs to come
and what needs to go...

Hold your feelings near
and your thoughts so...

You only water
what needs to grow.

Courtyard Shadows

It's quiet as the sun
shines in -
staring out the window
once again...

Only I can change
what I need to do -
only I can make
my goals come true...

So once again I vow
to be a better me -
forgiving myself
and let it all just be.

Drop Kick

I won't anymore
I've done all that before...

Now I will decide
to open up the door...

As I see the exit
and follow it through...

I won't anymore
there is no me and you.

JW

I had a great time
with the top down -
just me and my husband
riding around...

In my brand new toy
that he bought me -
my black BMW convertible
so I can ride free...

I wouldn't trade him
for anything or anyone -
he lets me be me
and likes to have fun...

More vacations coming
and we'll work hard too -
to my sweet wonderful husband
I so love you!!!

Ice Cold

Regrets stab
like twisted metal
in the back...

Running away
from the thoughts
when they attack...

Learning wisdom
through the lies
and truth they lack...

Realizing 
they were only ever
talking smack.

Pathways

I wonder how
it would have been -

if I did things differently...

Said no instead of yes,
Said yes instead of no -

left when I wanted to go...

If I never wasted time
on people or places -

that were a poor decision...

Would I be near water?
Would I be near mountains?

Would I be what I dreamed?

I guess there's never
any way to know

how things might have been.

Dimes and Pennies

At the time I thought
I was broken -
Chewed up, spit out,
a used token...

Then I glued myself
back together -
Utilizing my strengths
I've had forever...

It's my life and my right
to be happy -
I don't care what anyone
might think of me...

I know I'm kicking ass
and doing well -
and so glad I'm no longer
in their hell.

Just Fly

I'm thankful
it is all behind me -
the cocoon is broken
I was set free...

Now things are
how they should be -
and I couldn't be
any more happy!

Smile

So what if they don't
so what if they do -
their opinion
doesn't define you...

Yeah, some are gone
and some are still here -
you know who matters
as you keep them near...

I'm embracing change
as it flows on bye -
no time to worry
and no time to cry...

because everything
is at it should be -
with a promising future
and living happy!

The Cross

You dodged a bullet
in more ways than one -
be glad that situation
is over and gone...

Never let the chatter
make you stray away -
you know the truth
and will stand there one day...

So do exactly what
you know should be done -
realizing the battle
has already been won.

Growth

You can't go back
and change it -
there is nothing left
to give or get...

Let them think
or let them say -
whatever they want
they will anyway...

So dust off your
walking shoes -
with no more sadness
and no more blues...

You've already left
that life behind -
so move forward
self assured and kind.

Ruby's

I've learned not everyone
should be invited in -
be courteous and wise
with whomever you befriend...

Some people just use
whatever that they can -
it's up to you to discern
so do the best you can...

To surround yourself
with only those who care -
and carefully consider
the things you choose to share.

Rosemont

The shy little girl admired
all the beautiful homes
two-story with columns in front...

Willow trees hung
over green lawns with
an air of spookiness and protection...

Winding roads and
wrap around front porches
were quite large to someone so small...

While visiting and retracing
the same scene and the same land
she found herself again...

She had been lost in a world
that chewed her up and spit her out
leaving her with nothing but doubt...

Yet, deep inside fully energized
she remembered the beautiful days
where she was born and for a time raised...

She didn't want to leave
grieving what she had to leave behind
but lived the life she was led to...

I wonder how it would have been
if she was never forced to go back then
and the road turned right instead of left.

Unplug

If they don't
then why should you -
just deal with what
you know is true...

Invisible
and way moved on -
let it all be
dead and gone...

When things change
shut all the doors -
you didn't even care
about that anymore...

Go to where
you're safe and free -
in the space
you're meant to be.

Bad Roots

When you care for your lawn
you weed out the bad weeds -
that's just what you do
when you deal with bad seeds...

You never water or nurture
or help to grow -
any bad weeds
that you know need to go...

So in everyday life
the same thing holds true -
weed out any bad seeds
that aren't good for you.

Turn The Page

It's not a part
of my life anymore
and never will be again...

I have accepted
what needed to go
and am happy with the end...

Sometimes trials
and tribulations
make you question yourself...

When that happens
focus on the positive
and be your own self help.

Gardens of Life

She looked at the bug
so very small -
Ready to squish it
to nothing at all...

As she looked closer
at its unique design -
She noticed the details
so perfect and fine...

It minded its business
causing no trouble at all -
with its God given talents
to fly and to crawl...

Then she thought back
to the people who -
treated her as disposable
and squished her too...

Why would she do
the same thing to it -
just living innocently
what would that profit...

It made no sense
for this bug to die -
So she appreciated its beauty
as she walked on by.

Reflections

I look in the
mirror and say -
everything is going
to be a-ok...

So some doors shut
along the way -
but you turned around
and quickly walked away...

Rescued from
what needed to go -
had you not seen it
you would never know...

How much better off
you would be -
when you left behind
all that negativity...

Go onward
to follow your star -
because you know inside
you're going to go far.

Scattered Dirt

Walk right bye
with your head held high -
No time to worry
and no time to cry...

It doesn't really matter
what they think of you -
Leave them all behind
and start again anew...

There are so many dreams
still left to live -
Ignore all that is negative
move on and forgive...

Always remember
the bad times you came from -
and never return
to what is buried and done.

Umbrella

I have a right
just like all the rest -
to live my life
and try my best...

to make my dreams
come true and alive -
to find experiences
that make me thrive...

and to walk away
from what holds me down -
heading towards where
my happiness is found.

Kick Back

Nobody messes with me
when he's around -
When there is trouble
he is always found...

He stands by my side
like no one else could -
and despite our faults
I know that we're good...

I will never trade this
for some stupid faze -
because he is a real man
and I love him for days!

Full Deck

It wasn't
in the cards -
mine were already dealt...

It doesn't matter
the reasons -
or even how I felt...

The truth
has a way of speaking -
louder than a lie...

When you see
the storms are brewing -
you let them blow on bye...

When it's passed
you move on -
and go about your day...

For you have
already learned -
to never believe in what they say.

Prayers

As I look around
it's easy to see -
everything is
the way it should be...

Trust and believe
what He takes away -
will lead you to
a much better day...

So bow your head
and trust what's above -
will leave you sheltered
with strength and with love.

Courtyard Quiet Time

Sitting in front
of the window pane -
it's sunny in the courtyard
no sign of rain...

It's quiet as I
realize to myself -
this is exactly what I wanted
I just needed help...

With some direction
to find what I dreamed -
looking back it's so much better
than it seemed...

When I was treated bad
and then torn into -
I'm thankful the old is out
and I moved onto the new.

Head Up

When you fall
and hit the floor -
get back up
and try some more...

When everything seems
a waste of time -
take deep breaths
and believe you're fine...

When disappointment
brings you down -
make a smile
out of your frown...

When life makes you
want to run away -
know you got this
and face the day.

Trash Cans

You
completely
disgust me...

Nothing
but a liar
anyone can see...

I hope
when you look
in the mirror...

That what's
looking back
is clearer...

A nasty
disgusting
piece of trash...

But you've
always been
nasty like that.

What

Would I ever
have the courage
to do it...

I've seen it all
and really
it's legit...

Nothing
at all to
ponder on for...

We're all
facing
that eternal door.

Progression

New month
new beginning -
to set my sights
on only winning...

With discipline
and self control -
following the path
I want to go...

Only I can
achieve my goals -
renewed and ready
here I go!

Undercover

What goes up
must come down -
it's up to you
to turn it around...

I guess I've grown
through it all -
still I remind myself
to stand tall...

I have a right
like anyone does -
think on the future
and not how it was.

Sprees

I've walked through walls
to face a mirror -
through the fog
it all became clearer...

I was where I wanted
to be all along -
full of life and happiness
singing my own song...

I came through the ashes
rising through the dust -
I went from I might
straight to I must...

No one can take something
I'm not giving away -
I've connected to this girl
and this time she will stay.

Mirrored Palms

Three deep breaths in
and three let out -
meditating away
my self doubt...

Sending prayers
to God above -
spreading only
hope and love...

Leaving all
sadness at bay -
wiping all
the tears away...

Learning how
to move and grow -
feeding my body
to fuel my soul.

Mistakes

Yuck -
Such luck...

Never again
will I be stuck...

With what
I won't discuss...

Because it is
what it was...

Yuck!

Droplets

I love
my sweet summer -
the sounds the bugs make...

while hidden in trees
abundant with flowers -
and welcomed shade...

towering over
my reclined chair -
as dragonflies drop...

through sprouting water
making small waves -
against the rock...

The sun sets
with orange and blue -
outdoor cooking breezes through...

My sweet summer
once again I smile -
because I so love you.

Unknown

It was only
just a dream -
I awoke to
the same scene...

Wondering where
you might be -
and if you ever
think of me...

I wish I could
make it all good -
and be back
the way we should...

When we laughed
and were friends -
I really hope
this isn't the end.

Hourglass

Each one of us
is allowed
a certain time on this earth...

It's the space
that God gives us
until death through birth...

It's up to us
as individuals
to decide how we live...

We make the call
of what we accomplish
and our special gifts to give...

There will always
be oppression
trying to hold you back...

That's when
you face your critics
and you have your own attack...

Letting anything
and everyone who
tears you down clearly see...

This is my only life
and what I do with it
is completely up to me.

Flyers

I won't ever
reach out again -
it was a crazy
whirl wind...

I just wanted
to be that friend -
but yet apparently
I caused the end...

I thought the person
was cool and nice -
and made with sweet
sugar and spice...

Everyone had
bad things to say -
I wish I could
go back to that day...

To ignore the
haters and their lies -
I should have never
let them in my life...

and now it's
ancient history -
the friendship now
will never be.

Cleansed

I don't anymore
I won't again -
that life line
has reached the end...

I've learned a lot
and that's ok -
It made me turn
and walk away...

from all of that
which took me down -
no longer will I
allow that around.

Shadows

Nothing is what
I'm going to do -
as I let their karma
come on through...

I have my own
form of voodoo -
and it always seems
to come true...

It might take
a little while -
but the time will come
when I smile...

Because the good
will always win -
I've seen it happen
again and again.

Invisible

Keep on
Keeping on -
being thankful that
the past is gone...

No more living
as second best -
no more time
in a twisted test...

I never have to see
those faces again -
through it all
I chose to win...

I found myself
and lost what had to go -
learning from my mistakes
all that I needed to know.

Fly

It's time to
follow through -
on these goals
I need to do..

Feeling that
I'm good as new -
to my dreams
I will be true.

Winding Roads

Protected
in a bubble -
no one else needs to burst...

I used to try
to see the good side -
but always saw the worst...

Somehow
what I day dreamed on -
and used to hope would be -

Finally
has become my world -
and set that negativity free!

Gardens

Hard boiled eggs
the grill is fired up -
I'm happy I am home
all nice and tucked...

With my sweet babies
where my smiles shine -
I'm so very blessed
with everything that is mine...

Forever I will cherish
until my dying day -
my love for my space
is more than I can say.

Life Boats

I was rescued
from a sinking ship -
I was drowning
I had lost my grip...

blinded by darkness
where I couldn't see -
there was nothing left
until I was set free...

to fly higher
than I've ever been -
I won't let someone
steal my sails again...

The flow I follow
will be what I decide -
and no longer will
I ever run and hide.

YAY!!

So here I go,here I go
here I go...again...
what's my weakness
Travelin'!!!

Can't wait to see
the real beauty...
Can't wait to shake
my dancing booty...

Staying in a place
with a kick ass pool -
gonna run around
and act a fool...

because I have
one life to live well -
New Orleans here we come
get ready for some hell!!

See You Next Tuesday

Life changes as you get older -
I get excited about
my high credit score -

instead of being high...

I get excited
about hitting the road -
An RV is the goal one day...

I look out the window and sigh...

To travel with
my dogs and husband
and real friends that never leave...

Route 66...

all the way to the end...

Where I found myself
and reminded myself
that forget them all...

I am worth it...

Remembering the woman
in the elevator
pointing to her dad...

my rack...

what was that about...

My life is nobody's business
if you don't like me
then good riddance and goodbye...

I could not care less
and I certainly won't cry.

Letters

Forget them
forget them all -
I will move on
I will stand tall...

None of that
should have been -
no longer will
I think of then...

I tried to make amends
for that time -
just to find
another blocked line...

So whatever
it wasn't even real -
see ya on the flip side
it's no big deal.

Moons

Maybe I just need
a better sense of humor -
You won't live or die
living through a rumor...

Yeah I've had my share
of regretting bad mistakes -
but then you have to do
whatever that it takes...

to pull yourself back up
and piss on lighted flames -
if you let them burn you
then only you are to blame.

Clocks

It's quiet
It's peaceful
It's an office with a view...

Isn't that
what I wanted
and prayed would come true...

Not swarmed
Not bothered
no one up in my space...

No longer
around those
that I never want to face...

So now
I'll relax
and do what works for me...

The past
is erased
while I am living free.

The Trait

I've learned some
valuable lessons
along the way...

Don't allow people
into your home
who should stay away...

Never give of yourself
for users who
never mean what they say...

and when they turn
and walk away
make sure that is where they stay.

Midnight Walk

He was the first
to abandon me -
the first to throw me
out to sea...

The first to turn
and walk away -
I remember it all
to this day...

It made me shy
and question myself -
it made me need
some mental help...

A little girl always
needs her dad -
but mine was gone
I was small and sad...

but really the reflection
lies on the one -
who threw away a precious
daughter and son.

Clearly

My special magic power
is being invisible and gone -
My handy little trick
is easily moving on...

Once I see the ugly side
I follow another path -
I'm not interested in anybody
who is full of wrath...

So once that voice is raised
and that nastiness shines through -
I have skipped along
and moved way on past you.

Chains

I don't at all
anymore -
I picked myself
up off the floor...

and opened
a new door -
because the old one
is shut for sure...

I've learned
what it was all for -
I will never again
open that door.

Windows

I can't say that
you've never crossed my mind -
but I can say that
I've left that all behind...

Even though you haunt me
and I might think of you -
inside I smile because
I know I'm glad it's through...

Not sure what happened
or what I had to learn -
but I now know that
I can certainly discern...

between good choices
and weeding out the bad -
you were here and
now that you're gone I'm glad.

Signs

If it's taken away
it wasn't meant to be there -
If someone is now gone
there was nothing left to share...

If the job is over
as long as you gave your all -
then turn and walk away
with pride and standing tall...

Not everything you experience
is supposed to last forever -
there are many times in life
that ties need to sever...

You take what you learn
and keep walking down your path -
because that's the only place
that your future is at.

Recycle

I guess I wonder
why it hurt -
and made me feel
lower than dirt...

Why did I cry
and tear into -
I suppose that's really
nothing new...

Crawling out when
thrown away -
Remember that
when they say...

That they care
a thing for you -
because you know
it isn't true.

Waves

The last thing
she said to me
was I love you -

It's so strange
how it hits me
out of the blue...

The tears begin
with feelings
mended with glue...

as I still have
to remind myself
that yes, it's true.