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Poetry

Am I ready

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To walk down the path to fall

And all its colorful leaves and welcome in the sight of beautiful change.

To feel the little chill of an autumn day blow through me.

A cold morning and then a warm afternoon

Then it all fades back to a chill night all around.

And I wonder if fall will ever stop amazing me.

The colors seem brighter each year.

Even though my fall walk this year will be different, I hope to take it as changing the leaves is my favorite sight to see.

As I snap photos after photo of the trees showing off their red, yellow, or a mix of both.

The colorful leaves on the ground you step on as you look all around, taking it in like a child again, and the excitement is still there as you smile again.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2025 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

I am me

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A little bit more broken

Sad, but over time, I

Will heal and like

Kintsugi the cuts

From my wounded heart

Will be sealed up with gold and

What was once broken will be repaired. A piece of art, full of beauty and alive within me.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2025 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

Oh how

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It was easy to create so freely as a child.

Now, so many emotions and things get in the way that art becomes complex.

Making it easier to come up with excuses like why you don’t have the time or I’m too tired to get the supplies out to create.

And so the canva sits empty and uninspired waiting for you to get up and create an imperfect piece of art.

To lose yourself as your fingers go this way and that way, creating something abstract but still art.

To listen to the very thing calling you to create, and you taking the time to do it.

Creating art for you sometimes feels like taking a breath and genuinely allowing yourself to be alive, free, and in your most authentic form.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2025 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

I am

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The rain in the storm beating down on your windows and your car.

I just want to be seen and heard and let in

But I know I can do real damage, but this anger inside me wants out. Do I pour it down on this town and stop until I don’t feel it?

The pain

The sadness

The anger

The grief is so intense that it feels like I can’t breathe.

But then, as it all washes down the drain, I feel relieved, at peace, and so much better.

I know I might have damaged a few things, but I know you needed the rain, and now new growth will come, and in a day or two, you will have forgotten me all too well.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2025 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

Should I accept

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Rock bottom and stay down

When life keeps stressing me out

Or should I rest and get back up

Because the sun is going to shine tomorrow, and so should I.

Like the dark clouds on a stormy day, I’ve been moving through life being present.

But have you seen me because I’ve just been blending in to get by day and night?

But now, as a new storm brews in, I’m ready to be the rainbow you see at the end.

Only time will continue to heal my wounds, and I know I’ve so much more to share beyond the dark clouds in life.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2025 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

To find

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My way back to you

With a cup of hot tea I begin to read books

I never finished because I got distracted by the many other things in this world.

To focus on the words in front of me with no desire to pick up my phone and get lost in the internet or my many phone games.

To breathe in the actual scent of printed paper.

To be inspired and delighted by the words in front of my face and to be able to take a sticky note and save some of that wisdom for another day.

I want to allow time to relax and be true as I get lost in a good book or two.

And even as I slip out of my present to be present with the words in front of me I know it isn’t all just for the pleasure of reading.

Because I’ve learned even in most fiction of books I still learn a thing or two.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2025 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

I want to

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Capture everything this time around

From the photos of everyone holding random objects.

Cut up photos to make collages and create art as simple as can be.

To paint like there’s no time to count down and there’s no worry if it’s good enough.

So light your candle and take notes in your little book and let’s get to creating for time has provided us some joy and peace.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2025 By Deirdre Stokes

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If only

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I could make a wish and bring you back

So then I would know this pain would be gone.

But I also know you can’t go back and get what you lost for life is unlike a movie.

So today I wish the pain would hurt just a little bit less and that the happiness your memories bring me should last a little longer.

Your smile and bark will always be in my heart.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2025 By Deirdre Stokes

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Taking a moment

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To read and get lost in a book

Founding warmth in my blankets as the story unfolds around me.

To get lost and to enjoy this book is all I hope for tonight.

I know my moment of rest is here and I’m excited to see where this story goes.

But it’s got me thinking about what is next for my book, the story of my life.

Since I haven’t planned out much for this year.

Maybe it is because last year, I did alot of planning some of it worked out, and some well didn’t.

I’m looking forward to what this year holds, as I trust things will work out.

But for now, I will rest and relax and read until I got more on my plate and then I will probably wish for rest again.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2025 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

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

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

Poetry

Is summer

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Almost over as the mornings turn colder

And the ability to drink a nice hot cup of tea with my breakfast feels right again.

But soon, the temperature will rise, and it will be back to trying to stay hydrated and cool.

Sometimes, I wish time would speed up so I could be free to enjoy the fall weather and be in my zone.

But then I would miss out on the blessings of what today and tomorrow could hold, so I guess I’ll allow time to be slow.

But I know it won’t last forever, and fall will come, and then I will be content until the cold breath of winter comes along and stays past its welcome like always.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

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

My thoughts

It’s been

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Awhile since I’ve written anything about my coaching.

I’ve been overthinking, resting, and learning the ends and out of being a coach.

But if I feel fear, stress, and time have kept me barely present.

But I’ve also been doing self-care things for myself and just enjoying my free time, too.

So I started last year wanting to be a confidence coach and still add writing in it.

And even as I mentioned to close friends they all said what about your writing and are you going to help others with that.

It is true. I love writing and expressing myself through it, and I found that writing helped me find my voice and understand myself.

So, I have to admit that calling myself a confident coach isn’t my title. Still, an emotionally empowering writing coach is, as it hits, everything I want to help women with, and confidence will still play a part in your confidence growing as you become who you’re meant to be.

I’m here to help my clients express themselves through their words, break down their limited beliefs, and discover who they want to be.

Communication is essential in all parts of our lives, especially with relationships and work environments, self-care, and setting boundaries in our lives.

I want the women I help to find their voice and be solid and unshakable because they know it matters and be their authentic selves.

I know this is long, but if you made it to the end, thanks, and I hope you have a blessed Thursday!

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes