Month: August 2024

Poetry

Like the rain

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Things in my life are flowing smoothly downriver.

Until it hits a rough patch, there will be some struggle, but like everything in life, it will calm down again.

The rough patches help me see what has been hiding right in front of me, and it’s time to regain some of my hope and strength as I fight some of the rough doubts and return to the calm water again.

Standing tall and looking from under my umbrella with a smile, I knew this storm wouldn’t overcome me.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

It’s gonna be

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A good day

I can feel it as the hope of a lovely day blows my way.

The determination to get this done is there

But how long will it last before I stand right back where I was?

I don’t know, but I won’t stop this time around. I know something big is coming my way; I feel it building up.

As a smile cracks onto my face, I realize we’ve got this!

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

Feeling so

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Good, as the music flows through my ears and down into my body, I feel like I’m back to that woman who is aligned with her life and purpose.

I’m not the woman I’ve been the last couple of months, who was lost and found and lost again.

She poured out more tears and frustration and felt so many blessings and haha moments, too.

But she was also shaking in fear, facing fear with a smile.

Standing tall, she saw something new and felt something stir inside her as she confidently stepped into the unknown.

The sun shined down on her, and she was free, loved, and supported. In the meadow of truth, she stood tall that day.

The woman is no longer afraid of whatever is coming. She would stand her ground, for she had waited a long time to see this path open up and light her fire again.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

Look at me

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I’m standing here, but I barely hold it together.

And I know that’s not okay, and I’m struggling, but I won’t give up. I will get this done, and I will be successful.

I am struggling to be present in a life that is so much a rollercoaster, and I keep wanting to get off.

But then something good comes along, and I keep hoping this isn’t just a one-time thing.

Sometimes, it’s not, but other times, it feels like others see my blessing coming my way, but I am in my way.

I also want to jump to the side, but that feels unclear, and I don’t know if I’m ready.

So here I stand, trying to hold on and let go simultaneously.

I know I will lose a battle soon, and I am trying to let go so that I can grow and smile again.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

Is summer

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Almost over as the mornings turn colder

And the ability to drink a nice hot cup of tea with my breakfast feels right again.

But soon, the temperature will rise, and it will be back to trying to stay hydrated and cool.

Sometimes, I wish time would speed up so I could be free to enjoy the fall weather and be in my zone.

But then I would miss out on the blessings of what today and tomorrow could hold, so I guess I’ll allow time to be slow.

But I know it won’t last forever, and fall will come, and then I will be content until the cold breath of winter comes along and stays past its welcome like always.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

My thoughts

What a year

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So far, 2024 has been rough. For seven months, I have had writer’s block and uncertainty. But it has also had some good times, like growing more, finding new interests, and reading a lot of books.

I didn’t know what this year held for me, but I felt God calling me to be a coach.

The uncertainty came in, and only now, eight months later, have I done something I’ve been doing and experienced what I am going to do.

I will tell you what I’m doing, but I want to be more defined and have it in place.

If there is one thing I learned this year, it is that I didn’t give up. I reset and changed directions, but I kept going even when I was frustrated and sad.

Because I am meant for more, and hopefully, by the end of this year, it will be clear and coming true.

I hope you all have been pushing through, and I hope and pray you all have a great Thursday!🙏🏽❤️🙌🏽

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes