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I didn’t

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Know I needed to get up, dance, and let the stress wash away.

As the frustration of these last two weeks got the best of me

As the music played and we danced to the beat, the tears and fears poured out of me as we danced the night away.

I knew I would be okay for you two would always have my back, and next time, I won’t wait so long to let you two in and let the things that bother me out.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes

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When nothing

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Else in life is clear I’ve always had you to guide and hold me.

And as I lie my head on you should and my hand on your heart that beats on and on.

I wish the simple things were all we lived for, and the big things would be up for us to grab when we’re ready.

So I wouldn’t have to depend on you always to comfort me when I mess up, and maybe then I would be strong enough to get through on my own.

I know we’re not children anymore, and I have to stand on my own, for you have troubles too.

But I know this time your words will sink in, and I am worth it, and I’m meant for so much more.

But I have to believe it, too, to do something about it.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes

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Your not here

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But I am

And what does that mean

Does it mean anything

Or does that mean I have so much left to do

And will I waste the opportunity you gave me and run out of time?

Should you have given me so many chances, my friend

Or should you have given up on me like everyone else?

Who am I now that you are gone

Will I ever know, even as I make a name for myself

I know it won’t be the same if you were the only one rooting for me!

You knew when I was good and when I was okay was just a lie to get by in this world.

You not here, but I know now you never wanted me to end up like you.

And every day, I will fight my demons to make you proud, my friend.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes

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Inside my mind

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There is so much to say

But will it make things better

Or will it make things so much worst?

I’m not ready to ruin the peace and the silence as I feel so good.

It feels like I’m floating on a cloud of satisfaction, and the temptation of ruining something so good is high, but for the first time, I don’t want to sabotage this.

I know I will surely regret it, and I’m tired of regretting things.

I hear you coming near, and I know I’m out of time, and right now, I have to decide if I want to be on good terms with you.

Or do I want to ruin the good things we have going on to spare myself the pain later on?

Inside my mind, it all plays out, and for the first time, I don’t say what’s on my mind, as right now, self-doubt is running high.

And now, with you near and I can see the truth and feel you, I know everything will be okay.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes

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Sorry

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Or maybe I’m not sorry for being myself

But I am sorry if something I’ve said or did trigger you.

I know we all have a past, and those memories haunt us even if we let them go years ago.

But all it takes is that one word to set us off, and I’m sorry if I did that to you.

Seeing you in pain has never been my goal, for I Rather see you smile at me and feel the joy in this place.

So that life can be much more for you because I know the road isn’t always so dark.

So let us walk in the light and let go of the grudges and the past hurt because the feeling of just not caring about it anymore is freeing.

For I am not that person to avoid being heard anymore, too scared to read because I can’t sound out the words, or that girl no one thinks wants the same things as them because I look different and I’m not looking desperate on the outside.

But maybe I felt the same inside and kept it all to myself like a bottle. I was so tight that nothing could sink out, and I was okay with that.

But now I’m not, and here I am with my cap off and nothing holding me back as the words flow from me like a beautiful waterfall that works hard not to dry up so people can keep showing up for so many to see her.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes

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You Slid

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In my life, like a little kid on a water slide, you were trying to have some fun and not grow up too fast.

Because now you are an adult and everything happening around you is chaos, you sometimes want to get away.

Like a detective, people close to you try to find out what they can about you, hoping to bring you down.

They don’t want to see the positive things you do, so they somehow bring up negative things to rob you of your good mood.

But their efforts don’t last long, for there is always something good to pull from this world, drowning out the villains that don’t want to see the underdogs make it to the finish line.

And so you come out smiling, and even though every day isn’t always bright, I know you will get through it.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes

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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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I don’t want

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to get lost this time around as I strive to do the right thing for myself.

No, I don’t want to share this time around, and I have every right to say no to you as I fade deeper into my comfortable cave of one.

I know for you, things are different and I also know that doesn’t mean the way I am living isn’t right for me.

And that this path we have both been on is great for you and not so much for me anymore.

It doesn’t mean that we have to separate completely, just means that as we move forward, I will be in a different space than you.

And maybe it’s for the best, for we have always been different and same in so many ways, but the fact is I want to grow in a way that I don’t see you wanting to.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes
Copyrighted ©️ 2021 By Deirdre Stokes

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He said

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Three Line Tales 234

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Let’s go on the boat and let me play you a song that will make you forget.

Everything as music becomes your purpose and desire.

My mind goes blank and I become one with the song.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes
Copyright ©️ 2020 By Deirdre Stokes

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I’ve been

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stuck and I’ve allowed myself to sit here
way too long.
It’s time to get up and stop letting things keep me down too long.
I am not that girl anymore.
I’m so much more.
It’s my time to let that stick and not forget that I’ve gone a long way
to get to this place.
I won’t just let it slip through my fingers like before.
It’s time to stand up and keep walking.
So I can arrive at my final destination.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes
Copyright ©️ 2020 By Deirdre Stokes

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There you

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Stand in the storm

So calm with no fear

That the rain could bring you down at any moment.

So strong and so beautiful you stand through it all and even when the pain is too great.

You still fight through it and sometimes you keep it all to yourself.

And I wonder how much longer you can stand on your own this time my friend.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes
Copyright ©️ 2020 By Deirdre Stokes

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You are

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the only one I can’t seem to shake

The only one I can’t see doing anything mean.

The one who does good and stays focus on the things that matter.

And maybe I’m not used to that because I’ve let myself get distracted by everything that is not right.

And now I don’t know what to do with you because I’ve never been in this situation before.

For your different and your full of light and the darkness isn’t something that seems to be gaining on you.

And lately I’ve felt so angry and well the darkness has swallowed me whole and thinking of you.

Has slowly but surely brought me out and today I will do better for me and you.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes
Copyright ©️ 2020 By Deirdre Stokes

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On this

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Path called life and maybe this path has been walked on or drove on before.

And I’m not the first one to cross this path but I know this journey is just for me right now.

As I look down and around at the unfamiliar place I am in right now.

I know the situation isn’t the same as the person who walked before me but I’m ready to go to the impossible.

If it keeps me from breaking away and taking things too far then I’ll gladly welcome this change.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes
Copyright ©️ 2020 By Deirdre Stokes

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You came

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Back and yes it was a surprise

For I just thought about reaching out to you.

Then there you were standing tall with a smile on your face, begging me to step closer.

And I knew I couldn’t stay mad and so forgiveness was given and the distance between us was closed.

Oh how nice it has been to see you again it’s like everything has fade and in the moment it’s my favorite time of year again.

It’s like nothing changed and those first moments we spent together came right back.

Today would forever be great because of our reconnection no matter how crazy it got.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes

Copyright ©️ 2020 By Deirdre Stokes

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What am

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I to do for right now I have no clue.

How or what to do with this life that has been given to me.

The feeling of truly not knowing what is to come of me when the days are long and my energy is low.

But I know I have to keep moving forward no matter what.

But I’m getting tired and the path isn’t as clear as it used to be.

I’m not getting any younger at this point and feeling hopeless and lost Is just becoming darker each and every day.

Written By: Deirdre StokesCopyright ©️ 2020 By Deirdre Stokes