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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

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

October is

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finally here

My birthday month

But also, it’s a little chilly this month, but I would rather be a little cold than hot.

It’s a perfect time to crave pumpkins and put up spooky decorations, but right now, I am calm as I cut off the top and pull out the guts and seeds inside.

It’s so calming to focus on a task that may be a little messy, but it’s a joy to see what kind of spooky face I can create.

Art takes a different form, and I am lucky to be creating it as I bundle up for warmth.

But it’s the joy and warmth inside of doing something that makes me get in the spirit of October and Halloween that truly delights me.

I am so excited about what October holds for me—and I hope it holds a lot, as this month will be one full of great memories for me!

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

I see you

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And I want you to get up

And to not give up

I know lately it’s been hard for you to balance everything.

Letting others come and go.

It’s OK, but losing yourself is not what I want you to go through. So join me for a cup of tea, and let’s rise together.

These cold days are coming; tea and cookies taste better when you have someone to share them with and a new conversion that outlasts them both.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

I tried

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To get up but I’m so tired

I just wish I could get the right amount of sleep so that I would not be too tired, but my body is all out of whack.

I know my sleep would be better if I left this place, but I haven’t gotten the sign yet.

So here I am, trying to sleep and trying to live, too. The sad thing is, no one can relate unless you have been through it, too.

One day, I will get enough sleep, get up, and have energy, but today isn’t that day. I’m sorry.

There is no way of winning, but you can try with all your might. Maybe you will win or get out.

Sincerely, Nightshift.

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

How do

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You really feel today?

Do you feel good today as the cold air nips at your arms and legs?

Or does the cold air wash over you and wrap around your body like a thin sheet, and you can’t shake the feeling no matter how much you try to warm up?

But then, just like that, the air changes, and it’s warm outside again, and you miss the coolness of the breeze blowing through your hair.

And the patting of the dog is all you hear before you squat away the bugs and get back inside before it rains.

Now that you’re indoors, preparing a delicious dinner, you’ve completely forgotten about the rain that never arrived. It’s as if you were anticipating something big, but instead, you’ve been pleasantly surprised with an evening that’s turning out to be delightful!

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

Oh how

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I long for the fall colors, as everything seems dull compared to the brightness of the fall.

I long for a little cold all day and the urge to take longer walks.

I need to snap every photo because each color is brighter than the next, and I get lost in the colors, and time just passes me by.

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

Poetry

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

Poetry

Cold all around

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Me and even un my blanket of protection.

I feel some of it creeping in.

Why am I afraid of the cold

When it is you protecting me

I didn’t know what more connection

I could make to you, but now I feel you, lord.

Your warmth when I feel alone and

A cold chill on my arm when you are protecting me from something or someone.

I’m not scared anymore, for you are always with me.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

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Lets stay

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This way, where laughter is all around us

And there is no worry at this moment in our lives.

The only thing that matters is spending time together, watching out for each other, and genuinely caring about one another.

In one moment, we are one, and in the next, we are not, but today, we will stay in this moment, be great, and appreciate all we do for each other.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

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

Poetry

It’s gonna be

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A good day

I can feel it as the hope of a lovely day blows my way.

The determination to get this done is there

But how long will it last before I stand right back where I was?

I don’t know, but I won’t stop this time around. I know something big is coming my way; I feel it building up.

As a smile cracks onto my face, I realize we’ve got this!

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes