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The year of 2023

You showed up initially with so much hope to get things done. And I’m not going to lie; you were making some great moves and meeting deadlines, and the results were good, even with last-minute fixes.

You presented a great book.

But then you burned out, trying to do something new and uncomfortable and overwhelming that you were stuck and down for far too long.

And so you thought there was no hope or light at the end of the tunnel. And right when you were about to give up a familiar face showed you grace and offered you help and support, and like a new, energized Bunny, you were off to get things done, and wow, did you get them done.

And then you showed your wins, and another hand came out and helped you up to the next stage of your journey. You shot off like a rocket, and even in the rough turbines, you did your task and made your deadlines again.

Ultimately, the year was not all your vision, but success was there as you crossed the finish line in 2023.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

Its okay

To not be okay

As I wake up, I can feel the tiredness calling every bone in my body

And the day just started

And I already want to go back to sleep even though I know I should get up.

Start my day and hope not to stare off into space aimlessly

I’m tired, but I want to be productive. The battle begins, and I guess I will see who wins.

Probably tiredness because I will probably fall asleep mid-sometime today and miss out on something, and have to rewire, but in reality, that time will be gone.

And just like yesterday, I will have missed out on time well spent because I was just too tired to stay up and enjoy it.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2026 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

Where do I

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Begin

And where do I end?

Do I even want to start

And if I do, will I ever finish?

Will it look good

Or will no one get it.

Should I begin?

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2026 By Deirdre Stokes