Smile at you, and you smile back. It’s as if the whole world disappears.
And everything I was whining and complaining about doesn’t matter anymore.
Because I realize when you are happy, all the people who don’t like me and go out there a way to put me down.
Don’t exist as you smile my way, and it makes me realize tough skin, and you will get me through it all.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes
beauty, not just her face but her hair.
And don’t worry, she knows who she is, and it’s more than just her looks and hair.
She is great for what she does and says as she gives so much.
She is strong and brave as she faces those that judge her each day and week.
She smiles at them as if their words don’t cut her inside.
She prays for them and continues to walk through life with her head high, hoping for a time and place where hate is not so strong.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes
to play your silly games anymore.
Tried to be the bigger person and stay up and be truthful to you.
But then you lied and thought I was too much out of the loop to find out what you’re up to.
But here I am too tired to care but not too tired to walk away and not look back.
As I cherish my rest and now know, sometimes the chase isn’t worth it and when I’m ready I’ll find someone else.
And there will be no games, just the truth and a fun time together.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes
Like no one is watching
On the shallow part of the lake
As if there is no danger around
And I am doing what I love until I can’t dance anymore.
Then I will cool down with a swim and do it all tomorrow.
These days of dancing with no care or stress are my favorite days.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes
To be me even though I am different and sometimes weird.
I wouldn’t trade who I am for anyone else just to fit in.
Who I am is who God made me be, and how can I want to change for someone else, especially for someone who sins like me and has insecurities like me?
Who has fears and is judged sometimes like me.
Someone who wants one day to be seen for who they are outside and inside.
Someone who wants to be free and happy and at peace just like me, for I know who I am, and I accept who I am, and sometimes it is hard being me.
But I will stand by myself until the end because I know no one else will.
I see the real me in the mirror, and I feel the real me when others don’t know the truth behind my smile or words.
I long to be free from my cage of uncertainty, but even in those moments, I see pieces of who I am meant to be.
And I long to be her and to stop holding myself back, for only I am in my way now.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes
I knew all the steps I needed to take
And when I was going to take them, but lately, I find myself going around in circles.
With no real hope insight.
And right when I felt I had a breakthrough, I would end up back in that space of confusion.
Until I realized the only way to get to where I needed to go was to ask for help.
And not just any help
Help from the one who gets me out of it all if only I would keep trusting him when things get dark and scary.
And so I seek out my lord, and as his peace washes over me, I have broken the chains.
That has kept me trapped inside of myself for too long.
Only ever been able to feel little relief but now that I am entirely free.
I feel unstoppable and in that moment I cried for joy.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes
If the step I’m about to take is the right one.
I said I would lean on you when it comes to decisions in my life
But now, as things continue to be so frustrating and I’m feeling more defeated than ever.
How can I be sure I’m on the right path when it feels like I’m fighting a battle with no end?
But failure feels like the only way for me to see what’s been right in front of me this whole time.
I don’t want to fail, but I realize something has to change or happen if I want to get out of this situation.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes
To think blowing on a dandelion would grant me a wish
Now I know it won’t, but the fun of blowing it away is still tempting.
Looking back at those times when I was innocent, everything was so simple and beautiful.
Things are more in-depth, and emotions, feelings, and decisions can change everything around me.
The answers and questions become more, but I cannot ignore that something feels off, and all I wish for is for what is wrong to come clear.
I used to see so much, and now it’s all in a fog that feels like it won’t be lifting anytime soon.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes
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