Monday, 20 January 2020

"Altered Ending"





The moments gather...
Voices silently echo...
Mind over flowing with thoughts
The choices between what is right, and what it easy...
Emotions pull with a longing embrace
Time is a haven of memories treasured deep
To withstand the wind and storms of life
Realizations and promises
Truth and lies
The feelings held in between those actions taken by or against us
Eyes seek the meaning and message
Skies watched for shooting stars
Images and hopes
A bent knee, hands entwined, and a whispered pieces of prayer
Gray clouds and light
A time when a reached out hand is offered without asking
Just a little proof, some angels do exist
Discipline and growth
The season of change
The first few seconds of sunrise
Shimmering light upon the fresh morning sky
Signaling the release from the darkness of night
The simple quiet to embrace the heart and soul
Making the realization this...
We are trying our best, it's not the end of our story...
Some days get the better of us, and others are an absolute win
With all that we hold onto, please, remember this...
Inner calmness comes as peace begins within
Because we are worth the effort and fight
And we are more than a simple reflection in a mirror
To heal we have to allow it
To be brave we need to be it
Anything is better than nothing
The first steps passed that unbearable moment is surviving...
Our complete story is not all written yet
Making this day
Another chance...
To alter the ending.



© 2020

Monday, 13 January 2020

"The Song Remains The Same"




I'm sorry...
I cannot fix your broken
While you continue to try and break me...
There comes a time when abandonment is the only option
Exhausted is the caring and concern
Good will is used
Extended hands are filled with blame and excuses
Reasons know not why this state of being remains
The distance away from the truth
Becomes the effort of a lie
And I refuse to be gathered up
Bundled up within the secrets kept upon unparted lips
Like your broken words
The song remains the same...
A tale of mistrust and the inability to be you
Your actions step over a line
I have to draw over and over again...
You made your choice...
I was not wanted
That moment came
And is now passed
Sad is the emotion thought
Just how much attempt was given
You were too weak to embrace my heart
And not strong enough to break it...


© 2020

Monday, 6 January 2020

"To Begin Again"





Another day done...
Moments made...
Hours counted...
The fall of the setting sun
Eyes watch the horizon with colours reaching out
As if coming from beyond the end of the world
Thoughts and reflections of lessons learned
The things we now know...
And the questions longing for answers...
Sometimes there is still light...
Where you think there is only shadow...
Maybe the destination we reach is a place where we must begin again
Because just as you think of giving up and surrendering...
And you choose to stand up and start to fight
That is surviving...
It's the choice made
The breath of freedom gained
Beyond the bitter sting of tears
Forgiveness is everything given or nothing taken
To release a person from the feelings of anger
Life brings out the truest of colours
Words and actions
And when its hard for some one to speak...
Its up to us to do our best to listen
Take notice...
With honour and loyalty
The brave and grateful
Those who stick by and stand with you when others abandon
They have given you space to grow
Its awareness appreciated
Love that which seems unlovable
And only judge when you find yourself the definition of perfect
This day is done
Rest your weary head
Tomorrow is another
All for you...
Living...
And to begin again.




© 2020

Monday, 30 December 2019

"Silence Speaks"





Silence can take on many shapes and forms
It's abandonment...
It's solace...
A void held when words fail to bridge the distance
Or it can be moments broken...
A breath stolen...
Respect abused...
Silence can mean a being is exhausted from fighting
A realization made
That the energy put forth is wasted
When there is nothing left to embrace
Silence can mean a voice is tired of explaining
Feelings hurt...
Emotions scorned...
Silence is the aftermath of no explanation found
It's the adaptation to change
Conservation is time better spent
Silence can listen
Answers can be found
It's part of the healing process
Where the mind forgets to remember every day
From want's and needs...
To what is real and true...
Silence is removing yourself from the equation of chaos
To admit you are better off
Peace is silence
It's surrendering the moment
Taking a step back...
Or forward...
To move beyond
Gracefully...
And with dignity
As best as we can.


© 2019





Monday, 16 December 2019

"The Season Within Us"




The months of the year have passed...
Time doing what it does best...
Marching and moving on
Carrying us along the path of life
With us experiencing the twists and turns
And trying to navigate the ups and downs
Ready or not, we are here...
A year remembered and reflected
Moments forgotten and remembered
Life shows us the story of us all
Nature tells us without a single word
Seasons change with flights of birds
Sunny days shortened still
Leaves of colour drift in the wind
Flowers rest and hide their bloom
We are these changes to...
Our very own spring, summer, and fall...
All moments under the sun
We are the things that have brought us here
Living passed lessons taught is survival learned
We are creating existence...
Because the days passed remind us of the true value of time
We all have chapters in our lives we do not share or read out loud
Be proud of the being standing here
Let passion, fear, and inspiration drive you
Life happens always...
Rise and learn
And despite it all, you are here
Let shine your inner light
Start where you stand, with all you have
A New Year is on the edge of tomorrow
365 days with all it's possibilities
And its all for you.


Peace to you this Holiday Season...


Merry Christmas!



© 2019


Monday, 9 December 2019

"Silent End..."




Actions sting...
Words seep into memory
Ingrained in the fabric of time
Emotions may or may not ever fade
I refuse to be the keeper of your unhappiness
Or sit by and watch you fall all over again
The line in the sand has long since been drawn
You just continue to choose to walk over it
With each passing, more harm is done
I am so tired of this tangled mess
The feeling of failure has built within me
That I, your dear friend, could not help you in anyway
Until the pure moment of realization hit me
I should not and will not be the only sole person in charge of your care
Especially when you barely care for yourself
As a friend there are times when things asked of you is simply too much
And I have already long since reached my limit
I have unfortunately allowed myself to be backed into a corner
Suddenly knowing that my help, love, and support has been helping you feed the monster that you had growing
So now when my words fall short
I am left with a deafening silence
No quick pro's, quotes, rhymes, or reasons...
Exhaustion bites at my heels as I leave you
As I try my very best to preserve my self respect
And remain a gentleman about it.



© 2019

Monday, 2 December 2019

"With This Day"




It starts...
One little thing
The beginning...
A single seed planted
It grows...
Moments gather together
Thoughts play out
The hours of the day already grow long
Strength needed is sourced out and put into play
Building blocks of a wall are constructed
Eyes search for the exit
Scenario by scenario runs through the mind
All upon a continuous loop
Decisions and choices
Between what is right...
And what is easy
Doubt draws near like fog filling in thick
Confusion gives way to sadness
Anger is the by-product of everything left over
These are the moments when thoughts pause
Fight or flight...
You remind yourself that its just a bad few moments or hours
A bad day that needs to be done
It comes down to the ultimate choice
Though I do not surrender completely...
I am more than finished with this day
For it has taken from me...
More than I can give.



© 2018