at peace when you finally let go and trust that things will work out.
And for the first time, I’m looking forward to the challenges that await me.
And for now, I will take it easy and relax.
For there is no place I need to hurry off to now, but the future seems brighter now than before.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes
like red is to be fierce, bold, and seen
And just maybe that’s what I like to be
But in truth, I’m more like the pale little blue chair. There, but no one cares.
I am not the focal point of the photo.
And I am okay with that, but sometimes I want to be seen and heard and not care what the outcome or judgment may be thrown at me.
All I know is that I want to be true to myself so that I will be in the front or the back, but I will know my worth doesn’t matter if others see me, but that I see me.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes
Whatever you want it to be
Like the weather, you can be cold then hot sometimes.
But when you smile, and you’re in a good mood, you light up a room.
But when you are upset, and you are sad or mad.
I step away, but you have this look that could put a grown man in his place.
And that look alone can help you rise to the top.
As you quietly walk through this phase of your life, I realize you are truly unstoppable.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes
My life to be clear and untroubled like clear waters would be nice.
But then I realized for life to be calm and accessible all the time wouldn’t be that fun.
As my struggles are what I learn from and give me joy when the storm is over.
And from those storms, I find my voice and meaning in life.
So even when life gets too harsh, and those clear, calm waters call me, I will still be okay with my struggles, for God made me strong for a reason.
And every day, whether good or bad, is worth living for I get another chance with those I love.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes
still and be one with all that is around you is hard for us
But if we could be as still as a bird on a flower
would we ever deeply miss certain things in life?
Or would we see what we are missing and find a way to make it a part of our lives
These are the questions that run through my mind as I am still as I wait for my dog to stop sniffing everything I can move again.
But still a part of me wishes to be still and just enjoy the things that make my life great and peaceful and at the same time forget about what others have to say.
And just live my life the way it should be, for at the end of the day I will always have to live with myself but everyone else only gets to see a few pieces of me.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes
By that look in your eye
Not sure what it means at this point
But I want to back away and walk right back out the door.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes
Describe something you learned in high school.
That was when I learned all things poetry
I was in a place of anger and finding myself.
I didn’t realize at the time what a gift learning poetry would be.
Not that all the different types stayed with me but the ability to write and let out my emotions and feelings.
It would stick with me as my poetry has grown over the years.
The one who taught me poetry still is a woman I admire.
I know because of that class I found my voice even if that is all others will know.
At least I know I was heard and that I believed in myself and my work when it was all said and done.
Now my love for poetry is so much more vital than ever before, and it’s the one thing that feeds my craving to write and create something that leaves me wanting more and to continue to get better.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes
is there as I turn on the camera and go live
To think of being behind a screen with the possibility of others watching
still makes me nervous even though I am alone and others will see
but in the moment, why can’t I be brave enough to stand my ground and look straight ahead?
The um’s come out to play as if the memories of public speaking class are erased from my mind.
But it’s not, and the um’s come more than I like, for I am too nervous, so I don’t pause and collect myself, or maybe I should have thought about what I have to say or do.
But I know the truth no matter how much I practice, public speaking will always be my enemy one way or another.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes
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