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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

I didn’t think

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I would be able to see the stars so clearly that day.

It felt like I finally got that second chance to spend time outside in nature.

There was no rushing to my next destination

I could think, get lost in the night sky, and see the beauty around me.

It was breathtaking to see, and I initially didn’t want to take a picture of this moment because I was in it.

But letting this sky fade from my memory made me snap a picture, knowing I would never forget it. If I did, I could pull up the image and know this was the day everything came clear.

If I allowed the light into my life and accepted that the darkness would be there, too.

Because in the darkness, light, like the stars, always guides us home.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

Time to

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Relax and give me a break because I’ve been running around too long.

And I feel like no matter what I did, nothing was happening or moving forward.

So here I am, putting in the work and taking the time to rest.

It is time to rest, and I know tomorrow I will pour it all out .

But for now, I need sleep, as I have fallen asleep too many times today just trying to get this done.

I know I am on others’ time as well, but right now, I must rest and be present for myself.

It’s time to regain my sleep and energy and show up shining, as I have always wanted to.

It’s time to be the phoenix again, to rise from the ashes of my old self, to embrace this new journey, and to know that I am enough and that I got this.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

Yes its

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Starting to feel like fall in the mornings

And it feels so good to have a nice cup of tea and see little hints of fall in the leaves.

Oh, the joy of feeling a little cold here and there and enjoying the feeling of not feeling so hot and sweaty.

It’s nice to feel a little chill and warm up under a blanket in the mornings so you can enjoy being outside.

To put on layers and just change it up a bit.

I love colors and the feeling fall brings, and im counting down the days when fall is entirely here.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

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To be

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In my element feels so good.

As lately things have felt so stressful and long

And sleep has been not enough.

But here I am, breathing in the fresh air and having no thoughts or insight as I am just in the present moment of great peace.

Oh, how my green wants to blend in with nature’s greens to be so beautiful, grow strong, and handle all the storms with grace.

Staying here feels like home, and if only I could stay more than an hour here and there, I would never have to overthink anything, for I would know exactly how to handle each situation without hesitation.

If only I could stay and not return to the reality of the unknown ahead of me.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

My thoughts

I haven’t

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Had the joy of staying up late to read a book in awhile.

And this made me wonder have I been truly living.

Or is this story so eye opening that I can’t put it down for I have to know how it ends.

As if my life depended on it but I think I found a gem and I’m okay with losing a little sleep for this book was so good.

It was a breath of fresh air and mystery and just on the edge of your seat good.

It is one of my favorites for the year, and it’s called “ The Oster Driver Secret” by Caroline SafStrand.

What a joy it is to love reading all kinds of books for as long as possible!

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

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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

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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

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One smile away

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From truly meaning it

For more than a moment

Oh, how you say my smile is contagious

It makes me want to keep smiling because then you would smile back at me.

And that would be a reason for me to smile for days and days.

My smile may be contagious, but your presence is all I need to breathe and be.

And one day, I know you will see me as more than that smile you love to see, but today isn’t that day. But I’ll smile anyway, for I’m alive, and today feels so good not to be happy.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

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I’m trying

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To not fall

To not fail

To not give up

But the battle is hard

And I’m so tired

My energy and my time

Are always running out, and I’m risking so much that I know without results, things will disappear.

Oh why do I put myself through this just to get to the other side

I haven’t learned yet that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.

Such a mess I have put myself in, and now I wonder if it is time to recover or if this time I fail and have to swipe and pick up the pieces of the mess I’ve made of my so-called life.

Or will I succeed and overcome the procrastination and lack of organization.

Clearing up the message and delivery it all like a boss.

Because this is my moment to detach from the chaos and soar above it.

The ending may not be clear, but I know why and how I will get there, and with God, I will make it to my destination on time.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

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Here I am

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Genuinely smiling at you in hopes you will see me.

And not just the smile on my face but also the joy of it.

For it has felt so long since a genuine smile has been on my face.

It feels like I have finally made it through the storm, and I am stronger because of it. Now, I hope to share some joy with you.

Before, I didn’t have much to share but the darkness around me, and I’ve never wanted to let my uncertainty and self-doubt leak into your life, so I hide it in the hope your good times won’t fade because of me.

But now my good times can mend and bend with yours, hoping that this smile stays around for a while.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

Nature

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Here I am flowing with you

I am becoming a part of the wind as it carries part of the very fabric of me.

So freely, as if it weighs nothing, I feel free and at peace.

I am not just a simple human being I am nature so beautiful and free.

So unpredictable that you never truly know what you will get from me.

I’m in my season of chaos, and I know it will be a little rough, but the rainbow and the rain will come, and you will feel the things meant to be washed away from you leave with such ease.

And calm will come after the storm, and a cool and sweet breeze will wash over you.

Leaving you relaxed to the touch

For the first time this summer, you will sleep like a baby, for the heat will not bother you again for at least another day or two.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

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Oh how

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I long to get away and stand in nature, not have a Care in the world, and finally have time to breathe, stop, and smell a flower or two.

To know what it feels like to enjoy the outdoors instead of only getting twenty minutes here or there.

I want to be able to lose time and be content with just being alive in the moment.

To lean into the wind and let its whisper carry me to new places.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

So much

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To do but where do I start?

Well, maybe getting out of bed would be a good start

Then maybe taking a walk and then eating breakfast

Ahh, now I’m doing it

But what next

For I don’t feel like doing it all now that I’m fed, maybe I’ll go back to bed.

And cuddle up in the sheets and watch a movie instead.

I know I have so much I could be doing, but why am I stressing so hard when my body says rest instead?

Oh, how the hype of getting ahead is intense, but sometimes I wonder why I can’t just be satisfied with what I already have instead of trying to be more.

But the truth is it’s not me who is in control, and sometimes I want to disobey for living in my comfort zone feels right to me.

Even though I know if I don’t do something, I know I will regret it for you see I’m meant for so much more.

But sometimes, the need to continue to juggle it all is well becoming like a second job, and maybe I don’t realize that is what I signed up for, and now the time I have to relax and so much less, but I’m alive and so why am I still complaining.

Instead, I should be doing what I signed up for in the first place, and when it’s all said and done, maybe then I can tell if it was worth it.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

Here

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I am sitting here with my eyes closed, trying to center myself.

As self-doubt tries to sink into my year.

And I know now that I can’t let this fear eat me up.

Especially now as I walk down a path that feels right and light and beautiful.

I can only see the smile on my face and the tears going down my face as I cry for the happiness I will get after facing and conquering that fear.

I may just be getting started, but I’m here, and I’m not going anywhere.

My drive to be present at this moment is more intense than the feeling of fear trying to quiet me and make me turn away.

But I can’t and won’t, so as I keep my eyes closed, the battle will be won.

And the calmness and confidence I need to get through this will come, and I will overcome it all.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes