Month: January 2022

I started to believe in myself because even though others cheered me on, the light they lit in me was only temporary.

For I would sabotage that light every day with my regrets and discouragement, for I felt weak to go on and learn so much more in this life.

But I realized I am only as strong as I allow myself to be and that God can get me to the finish line.

I have to believe and trust that the path I am on is for me, and once I am on It, there is no turning back.

And so I say a prayer and embrace the cold of the morning and the night and hope I will continue to allow you in and for me to overtime trust your word.

For I know when I center my life around you, there is peace and calmness in my life, and my worries are no more as whatever happens is the situation for that day and if I accept the unexpected.

Then the day’s outcome will be more, the path will start to change, and things will become clearer for me and those around me.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes

Wonder if I’m sabotaging myself in certain areas of my life.

And as things begin to grow and mold into something more.

I bring down my fist and crush the clay, and everything it was to become is gone.

And the time and energy to begin again are so great that I walk away, leaving the mess there and not thinking about it again.

As if it didn’t happen, and then right when life gets good again, those memories come floating around, hoping you will accept them and rebuild.

Create where you left off because sometimes life gives you second chances, and it’s probably best to take them and see how it goes.

I wonder what could have been are not a good path to go on and I should know.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes

go again on a journey I must take alone to find the answers only I can search for.

On this path, I know it will be long, as I have so much more to learn.

I have things I want to do, but know the path for me is not planned by me and anything is possible and some things will not make the cut.

But I know I am looking forward to the journey and to see just how far I can go in my lifetime and see how many people’s lives I can change along the way.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes

your support would always be there

That you would always be here, but now you are gone, and your words and your smile will one day fade from my recollection.

But if I’m lucky, I will see have every picture we took together and cherish them, for they are the greatest gift I have. It

I’m grateful I took the time to spend more time with you, even when life got busy.

I couldn’t ever say no when you called me up, and I should be ashamed of the times I called out to have a girl’s day with you.

But I know life is too short, and even though your candle doesn’t burn anymore, you will always be the brightest light she knew and loved.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes