Month: October 2024

Poetry

Oh how

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Joy is so contagious

From one smile on your face

To your laughter been heard

That I, too, want to smile and laugh

And feel so carefree with no worry in the world.

Life is good when you smile and laugh and just be you.

You feel the sun shining down on you gently and the wind blowing softly at you, and it’s the perfect combination for a great day.

You are grateful for the nice weather, and you know what a miracle it is to witness such a day.

You capture it in a picture and hope it brings joy to you on your off days and that it can do the same for others.

You want to shine your light on others so that the world becomes a little less dark each day.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

Make a wish

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They say because it will be your birthday soon enough.

Or make a wish, and everything will be okay

I’ve taken so many chances and risks, but somehow, I keep getting back up and trying again.

But sometimes, I ask myself, “Why are you doing this task that is calling you to do uncomfortable things?”

I’ve realized life could be difficult, but I can overcome it.

First, I must believe and go with it because letting self-doubt set me up will only lead to being stuck and not moving through life, no matter how big the desire is.

So make that wish, fly as high as you can, and just know you can and will make it!

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

Warm me

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As I sit down

To read and reflect

On the weather and how being out in nature feels so lovely.

But where did the fall go? It is now so cold that getting out of bed feels like a shock.

Where wearing socks and slippers is necessary because the cold is no joke.

You just wanted the nice Breeze with a fleece on, not a light winter coat, gloves, and possibly a hat, too.

I’m not quite ready for the boots, but dang, it’s cold. I know it’s not just me because everyone else has coats on, too, and no one seems to want to be out walking the dog.

Being inside is nice and warm, but responsibilities don’t stop because of the cold.

So, warm me up inside as I think about asking for fall, how we somehow skipped into winter, and how we can go back, please.

Anyone know?

Maybe a Time Machine or a weather machine because I wasn’t ready for the chill just yet.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes