Tag: Thursday

Poetry

It was

mywords2228

 Halloween morning and all was excited to go out and trick or treat.

But, some were more happy to party the night away and be free from the stress as they dressed up as someone else.

They too wanted some candy and maybe a good drink or two.

They knew they would be going in late tomorrow so why not have some fun.

But the weather had others things for them as I poured in with so much rain and wind.

Ruining all their plans and with no plans on stopping the joy of the day was quickly wiped away.

What a Halloween it sure has become, with nightmares become reality and monster walk around with no one looking twice at them.

 

 

Written By: Deirdre Stokes
Copyright ©️ 2019 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

I stand

mywords2228

 Here wondering if I’m making the right move.

If I shouldn’t just leave too and worry about the consequences later on.

But, the truth is I want out so badly that I will risk it all to make it out in one piece in the end.

I know that it is time to go and I know if I don’t leave it will be more than my tears that will be left behind.

All I can do is get through today and hope to be around for tomorrow.

For it will be a start and chance to do things better.

 

 

 

 

Written By: Deirdre Stokes
Copyright ©️ 2019 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

That place

mywords2228

tltweek194.jpg

photo by Watari via Unsplash 

used to be more than just a place where everyone tags there street art or they love, it was a place where we could all get away and all feel equal for we were all there for the same reasons.

To find ourselves in a world that wants to put us in certain boxes and once your in there is no getting out again.

We wanted to feel free but safe too and to be able to express whatever emotion was feeling heavy on our shoulders at the time, we wanted to be able to lean on each other forever.

 

Written By: Deirdre Stokes
Copyright ©️ 2019 By Deirdre Stokes

That place,and how much it meant to us!

Poetry

You told

mywords2228

Week 193 of Three Line Tales

tltweek193.jpg

photo by Tony Wang via Unsplash

me if I ever got lost to look at the map for it will tell me where I am and possible where I need to go. 

I know that I can figure it out as along as I take a moment to calm down because you know I might freak out if I don’t get there when I told you I would.

Because then you will think I can’t do it on my own anymore and I don’t want that freedom taken away from me, for I know I am getting order and soon I won’t be able to do it but today won’t be the end of my independence. 

 

Written By: Deirdre Stokes
Copyright ©️ 2019 By Deirdre Stokes

YOU TOLD ME!

Poetry

The storm

mywords2228

Week 192 of Three Line Tales

tltweek192.jpg

photo by Sara Riaño via Unsplash

 

 came but it didn’t destroy anything but it did take away all the doubt I felt that day.

And in its place, it gave me the courage to take a step towards my dreams and to not fall back when I became a little afraid that I would fail.

For the rainbow shining in the sky is a reminder that even though the toughest storms of my life I will come out on the other side better than before.

 

Written By: Deirdre Stokes
Copyright ©️ 2019 By Deirdre Stokes

It is what it is!

Poetry

oh Fall

mywords2228

heidi-kaden-pbat-5Sh99A-unsplashPhoto by Heidi Kaden on Unsplash

your bright colors come to me but you tease me with you slightly cold breeze that just doesn’t stay around for long.

I just want to feel the coldness just a little bit is better than the heat I feel every afternoon and evening.

Making me want to go right back inside and not deal with the things outside my normal life style.

I just need a little breeze to blow away all the bad and annoying things this summer as dragged into my life.

For it’s time to do some fall cleaning and let go of the things I know I don’t need to hold on to anymore.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes
Copyright ©️ 2019 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

Like this

mywords2228

2b29811f-8021-45eb-8e53-592d18055364

Image by Cyranny

Photo sometimes life is black and white

And the moments in your life is more dark than light.

And you start to wonder how can you change the way things are going when you don’t know the outcome of it all.

But you know you don’t want to give up and forget there is more to life than what is happening right now.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes
Copyright ©️ 2019 By Deirdre Stokes

Black and white!

Poetry

What to do

mywords2228

when it’s late and dark outside

And you’ve been up since it was light outside.

You want to relax but all your body wants to do is sleep and not deal with the outside world.

You want to find the answer to all the questions that made you scratch your head today.

And a pill that could cure all the people who were nasty to you today, just because there were things that couldn’t be answered or solved the way they want it to be.

Sometimes it’s better to not be in this place where the dark is what you see and the light is barely something you remember these days.

 

 

Written By: Deirdre Stokes
Copyright ©️ 2019 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

Thursday

mywords2228

Oh how grateful I am you are here.

For that means one more day of dealing with the trouble makers.

The standing up with only a thirty minute break and then back to the mess.

You don’t want to do more than you have too because  well your already running low on fuel.

Yes I know you will be a long day for me but I know that this has to be done and hopefully things will go smoothly because the time to break out is near but not quite yet.

Time is flying by but all you want is for it to slow down and for you to get yourself and the things you need to do done with no time to spare.

You know that your time is up and depending on outs is really just becoming an pain for you but everything will work it’s self out but only if you stop and take the right action in the end.

 

Written By: Deirdre Stokes
Copyright ©️ 2019 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

Light me up

mywords2228

like a candle on a night when the power goes out.

Turn me down like the volume on your phone as you listen to your favorite song.

Wine me up like a music box playing a tune you haven’t heard in such a long time.

Hug me like your favorite childhood toy or stuff animal and never let me go even when I’ve been around for too long.

Put me in album with all your old pictures of things that may not be around anymore for when you just need a reminder of what  you had or just need something to smile about again.

Remember me even when you don’t need me around anymore and even though I don’t know why, I will be okay with you decision in time.

 

 

Written By: Deirdre Stokes
Copyright ©️ 2019 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

In this

mywords2228

Week 186 of Three Line Tales.

E6EFAB1F-FC80-4C7F-8D51-A2DBB2F4005Bphoto by Melanie Dretvic via Unsplash

Moment I admire the horse in front of me as it looks down at me as if it’s telling me it’s going to be okay.

As I get ready to take my first riding lesson, I am nervous and scared at the same time but I know I will enjoy it.

I know I have to be brave and that today will change everything for me and I know it will be a start for something new and exciting.

 

 Written By: Deirdre Stokes
Copyright ©️ 2019 By Deirdre Stokes

This moment!

Poetry

Today

mywords2228

is a mystery to me as I don’t know what will happen.

But, I know I will get through it quickly and hopefully it will be pain free.

And no matter what they may say I am doing my best to get through it.

The moments of strength will come and those moments will carry me through the troubles of my day.

oh how I wish I could get a script of how this day will go so I can prepare myself for the judgement and the slaps of ignorant that keep coming my way.

The anger the frustration and the unanswered questions that will be thrown at me like a food fight and there will be nowhere for me to hide.

 

Written By: Deirdre Stokes
Copyright ©️ 2019 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

Never

mywords2228

Good enough for you

Even when everything is almost done.

Things must go faster and be better

Even when you’re not giving your all.

I want to scream enough to you for I just can’t take being pushed to my limit when you haven’t even started the race.

You’re falling apart but still, the whip comes out and it’s like I’m experiencing slavery all these years later.

I am working so hard and yet there you go complaining that no one is listening as if you are the victim in this situation.

Poor you and how dare I not bend over and do as I am told.

I want to have so empathy but how can I when it is me who is suffering and you are milking the situation, to reflect off of your pain and lack of confidence.

I just can’t keep standing by watching a show that was a train wreck from the beginning.

 

 

Written By: Deirdre Stokes
Copyright ©️ 2015 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

Our time

mywords2228

Week 183 of Three Line Tales

tltweek183

photo by Marcus Wallis via Unsplash

together has come to an end and we much travel back home and go out separate ways.

These last couple of days together has felt like old times when we were so young and free.

Now there is so much going on in our lives that it’s hard to get away and take the time to see one another and for the moment to last longer than an thirty minute call or a quick text to check up on each other.

 

Written By: Deirdre Stokes
Copyright ©️ 2015 By Deirdre Stokes

Time

Poetry

The changing

mywords2228

Week 182 of Three Line Tales

tltweek182

photo by Rikki Austin via Unsplash

of the seasons are coming as the hot days of summer keep going and we all become impatience for it to become fall.

Where people start putting on more layers and enjoy the little cold that come and soon they will be planning out what to wear for halloween. 

And in a blink of an eye you will see that the year has come to an end and things will begin to truly change and you will have to accept it, I know it will be hard but I know that some change is good and worth dealing with I hope.

 

Written By: Deirdre Stokes
Copyright ©️ 2015 By Deirdre Stokes

Changing of the seasons