Month: November 2022

Poetry

When nothing

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Else in life is clear I’ve always had you to guide and hold me.

And as I lie my head on you should and my hand on your heart that beats on and on.

I wish the simple things were all we lived for, and the big things would be up for us to grab when we’re ready.

So I wouldn’t have to depend on you always to comfort me when I mess up, and maybe then I would be strong enough to get through on my own.

I know we’re not children anymore, and I have to stand on my own, for you have troubles too.

But I know this time your words will sink in, and I am worth it, and I’m meant for so much more.

But I have to believe it, too, to do something about it.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

It’s 7am

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And as daylight savings end today

I walk up to bright light through my window

As the dreams of the night and hours before I eyes open fade away.

I wonder what is in store for me today as I get up.

No, it won’t be too cold as the weather has warmed up again.

But I know the cold will come back as it always does this time of year.

Soon the quietness will be filled with noises as everyone gets up.

So I will enjoy this quiet moment a little longer as all I hear are the birds chirping outside my window.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes

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Seven

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I can’t believe I’ve been on here for seven years writing and reading other word press authors.

Seven years of blogging for me on Nov 4th!

It’s been a beautiful journey finding and tuning my poetic voice, and it’s been rough at times but so worth it.

Seven years down and many more to come.

Poetry

I didn’t know

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I needed to hear those kind words today.

But the words touched me in a way that I can’t go on feeling the same way I have before.

I can’t keep holding myself back from the possibility that something significant may happen to me if I try.

That I am open to the things, I’ve closed myself off to.

That hiding hasn’t made me feel any better than if I was in sight of you.

One day it could be me, and even today, it’s not.

I’m okay with that, but I know I’m open to it all, no matter what happens from this moment forward!

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

As

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Photo by Anita Austvika on Unsplash

I sat down this morning to have my morning tea.

A new cup was waiting for me, saying,” take your time.”

And just like that, I felt a shift in me as I’ve been moving through everything so quickly that I am surprised I still remember things.

I tried to slow down and enjoy the moment of quietness as I enjoyed my tea.

I knew I had to make a change, or I would keep losing myself; only when I slowed down for my morning tea would I find myself again.

I’ve worked hard to let go of what’s holding me back and breaking down my walls. I’ve kept up for too long.

It’s time to take the next step, but this time, I’m not going to be too quick that miss out on my moment to shine or relax.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

What a

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Day it has been as the first day of November has arrived.

The countdown to the end of the year is in sight, and I can’t help but reflect on how far I have come.

But there is still so much left to do as the days get colder and all I want to do is stay warm and comfortable.

What will this month bring me, and how will I handle it all?

Only time will tell what will happen, and I’m sure there will be surprises along the way.

I know the frustration will come, and I will get through it as I realized this year that giving up isn’t an option.

I may just have to take a different path and results may just end up taking longer to show but rest and recover and I will get back up and face this world again.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes