Tag: Monday

Poetry

Pillow

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You support me when I am sad

I can always lean on you for support when I need it the most.

You never complain when I soak you with my tears.

When I am tired, you are always there for me to lay my head on.

And because of you, I sleep so much better now.

You bring me comfort and peaceful nights.

With your satin case, you are so soft and dependable, so much better for my skin and hair.

I’m grateful to you. My body feels so much better since I got you.

You’re always there.

And relying on you, my sleep quality has improved, and the discomfort in my body has disappeared.

Your consistent presence when I return home is much appreciated as my head caresses you tonight.

As soon as I turn off the lights, the best sleep covers me like a thin blanket on this scorching summer night.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

This poem was written five months ago as a writer’s block exercise, and now. I want to share it, and I know it’s a silly poem about my pillow, but it helped me write that day.

Poetry

stunning

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The photographer said.

So innocent and young I was

I felt strong and a little bit of a badass in my blue dress and cowboy hat.

The sun shining behind me

Setting the mood for this photo, yet all I can think of is “ow.” These rocks and grains are hurting my knee once the photo was taken.

I was helped up, and I brushed those darn little rocks away.

I know the shoot was great, but nothing great comes without a bit of pain.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes

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Today I feel

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Hopeful about all the possibilities I could complete today.

I will only focus on one thing then when that is complete.

I will move on to the next thing because when I list it all.

My head begins to spin, and all that can be done is untouched like an unwanted snack.

I don’t want to waste time, but I’ve learned if I don’t listen to my body.

Then my well-being is at risk, which I don’t want to put on the back burner to please someone else.

So whatever I get done today will have been all that needed to get done.

And if I wake up tomorrow, the rest can be divided up again until the list is no more.

Nothing is worth stressing over anymore, as when the weight is off my shoulder, the feeling of being free is what I long for.

So today, I am free to be and do what I want.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes

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Something has

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Shifted in me the moment

I accepted my past and my future

And started to live in the present, truly

With little fear standing in my way, I felt unstoppable.

I can see myself in a new light as the world moves around me.

I no longer feel trapped by this unknown force.

I can see how I can go far and take action to get it done.

I’m no longer standing in my way, and every day is hopeful for me.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes

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Don’t give up

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Keeps running through my mind

As I try new things and the feeling of being too tired keeps coming up.

My mind just isn’t as sharp, and I can’t seem to focus for too long.

It makes me frustrated, but today I realized I needed a break.

And maybe I’m being too hard on myself as I want to become someone to be proud of.

I want to stand for something and to help others not just myself.

My desire to write and expand outside my cocoon flows strongly as 2023 says no more hiding, for it’s time to shine.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes

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The rain

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Was pouring down so hard that night.

I thought no one would be foolish enough to still come out.

But there you were, lurking in the shadows with a bag in your hand.

You were waiting to get some candy as you came out of the darkness.

I almost screamed but saw it was only a kid with his mom.

Trick or treating in the rain, she made a promise and kept it even though she was miserable.

Maybe next year, she will plan differently so that she and her son can both be happy and warm.

With a couple of chocolates or gummy bears to warm their tastebuds and their tummies as Halloween slowly comes to an end

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

I am

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one with myself as I sit here today underneath my life tree.

As I close my eyes, I see everything I have faced so far in my life.

But I also see all the things that can happen if I take the right path.

If I stop and do the things I love and not worry about the risk that comes with me doing the right thing for me.

For I don’t want to regret not focusing on all the things I may want or need.

So today, I sit here knowing I won’t get up until I know who I want to be and have the plan to get there too.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

I tip my

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Hat to you as Halloween comes around this time of year.

Everyone loves scary things or even cute little pumpkins like me.

But maybe you should still watch yourself around me, for I may tip over and cause chaos, my friend.

Or will I, I guess you will have to see but maybe if you put me on display, I will be the best pumpkin candle this month.

Maybe I’ll play nice and stay content until next year.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

Daily Prompt: Bitter

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I won’t be bitter as things in your life get better

and mine becomes a little off.

Your happiness is just as important as mine is when your luck

is looking up.

I won’t be jealous even when life is better on your side.

I know my time will come, too, and you will be just as happy as I was for you.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes

Daily Prompt: Bitter

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You wash over

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Me a feeling so amazing I can’t shake it, a Feeling that consumes me to the point of no return.

A feeling that fills me up inside until I know what I have to say or do.

A feeling so pure and unverified it’s hard to explain, but I know that I must try too if we’re ever going to be more than just simple and plain.

For it’s time to shine and light up places we never thought or wanted to but that we can and will.

Because self-doubt is like I made up by my mind or those who don’t believe my difference can be just what we’re looking for.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes

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What am I

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To do when no one listens to me.

I only speak out because I care and what is going on isn’t right.

There is always going to be someone not playing attention and trying to set you up in life.

But always taking the high road will get you somewhere in life and maybe it’s time to get away.

It’s time to clean out the old memories and allow room for new ones.

As I want to be heard and I want to see results and not be pushed back into the corner where no one will look for me unless something big happens and they then know who to seek.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes
Copyrighted ©️ 2021 By Deirdre Stokes