Month: September 2023

Daily Prompts, Poetry

Do

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Do you see yourself as a leader?

I see myself as a leader?

Yes and maybe sometimes that is a good thing.

But other times I don’t want to have the responsibility of a leader and being a follower is just fine for me.

I also think this question could be, do I want to be a leader? Maybe I do, but I also know being a leader takes hard work and focus, as others will look up to you, and you have to do better if you want to raise your skills and desires in life.

Or if I became a leader, would others follow me and accept what I say or fact-check me all the way? Being a leader is a choice, and if I were to be one, I would want to honor my God in every step and decision I make, for I am only human, after all.

Daily Prompts

What is

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What’s your favorite word?

My favorite word?

It would be possible because of my faith in God. As long as I trust and rely on him, everything I need and want is possible.

Poetry

I don’t

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Want to wait around for something to happen.

I’m tired of feeling like I’m the only one they can relay on.

When do I get my break?

Before I break down and become useless, too?

I can’t trust you anymore, for lies pour out your mouth like a waterfall.

Leaving me angry and annoyed

But who am I to complain when I’ve known for a while who you are and what you do!

So here I am, tossing and turning, but sleep will not come, and yet again, a long night awaits me.

To dislike you is my truth because hate is a strong word, and you are not strong enough to deserve it.

One day, I won’t look back and wonder whatever happened to you, for I’m sure you will still be playing the same games as before I left.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes

Daily Prompts

What will I be

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What are you doing this evening?

Doing this evening?

Relaxing and taking my dog for a walk

Eating dinner then going to work as evening turns into night I will be working in the pharmacy at my local hospital as my routine begins.

I won’t get home until a little after 7 a.m. to sleep and start again when the next evening comes again.

Poetry

Oh god

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Why have I been fighting you on what to do?

Because I tried it my way, and I burned out

All that was around me was darkness, and yet I still stumbled around like a fool.

Only to see when I came out, you were there with light to guide me in a new way.

And yet, I stubbornly still tried to do it my way.

Only to end up not doing much of anything

And then the light bulb went off, and I realized the things I could do were because they were what you needed me to do.

The only way I could overcome this hurdle was to let you guide me.

So here I am doing what feels right and what you want, and now it’s what I wish for, too. And this way, I will get it all, but only when you say it is due.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes

Daily Prompts

The personality

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What personality trait in people raises a red flag with you?

Trait in people that raise a red flag with me is?

Dishonesty

I know we all lie sometimes, but if you start lying, and I know you are, you continue to lie anyway. I’m writing you off and praying for you. Just being dishonest all the time isn’t good for you or those around you who may be trying to rely on you or trust you, and they are just going to be disappointed and let down because they don’t care anymore, even when you do tell the truth.

Daily Prompts

My ideal week

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Describe your ideal week.

It would be a week of peace and laughter.

My ideal week would be a week where the Lord guides me, and I listen and get all the things he needs me to get done.

But for me, My ideal week would be to get enough sleep and write, read, and do the things I love without running out of time and accomplish things on my to-do list.

Poetry

I never

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Thought starting over would feel this way

I was off to a great start, and then I got stuck

In the mud called struggles and uncertainty, and here I still am.

I am unsure how to move forward as I sit here wanting more, but I am unsure how to get it anymore.

The drive isn’t as strong, and my life feels like living.

There’s no reason to push myself to keep learning and growing.

Even though those are things I want to do

Are there things I need to do right now?

I don’t know anymore, so my mind is running in circles, trying to figure out what I’ve been up to these last couple of years and whether I will ever make another move this year.

As the mud quickly turns into quicksand, I feel I’ll sink before I figure this out.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes

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How do

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How do you relax?

I relax?

Lately I’ve been relaxing with meditation

And watching movies and reading and listening to music again.

Also I’ve been journaling more and writing too.

Also I like walking and just focus on nature helps relax me too.

I love relaxing and sometimes I will play video games and listen to music to stay relax.

And other times I will just lay down and listen to the music and let time flow by in a peaceful moment without feeling like I’m missing out on anything.