centering

finding the calm within the storm
going slowly into the deep
craving the quiet
yearning for cool darkness
facing my fears
embracing my weakness
loving my flaws
tuning out the noise
inhaling love
exhaling insecurity
choosing my peace
amidst the chaos
blurring my vision
out of focus
nothing makes sense
laughing so hard
i can't cry
smiling softens my heart
accepting age
surrendering myself
letting go of control
trusting God's plan
listening to my heart
flowing with the vibration
of the musical melodies
singing praises
thankful for the beauty
that surrounds me
loving mother nature
it is the only sure thing
that we know
the sun, moon, stars, ocean
birds, trees
awakening to the brightest light
warming my soul

friends

born into family

instant friends

you fight and disagree 

but they are always there

you can't run away 

or switch off the light

growing up moving away 

from our family

choosing friends as our family

feeling good and safe

supported by like minded souls

or so you thought

the boundaries are fuzzy

and the tools that you learned

as a child to resolve conflict

are not the same as theirs

friends grew up differently

with their own families ways

having children of our own 

stir up the old feelings and provide

a new way to communicate

the old blurried limits dissolve

strong, clear boundaries appear:

friends love

friends forgive

friends admit when they are wrong

friends apologize

friends have compassion

friends keep secrets

friends make you laugh

friends are humble

I am growing up and realizing 

who my real friends are

the ones that stick around

when your boat is sinking 

throw you and oar

and jump in to help you navigate

thank you to my friends

some of you are new 

and some of you i have known forever

but all of you are appreciated 

shaking it up

i've been turned upside down, shaken up and dropped

just before reaching the ground some angels swooped down and caught me

i feel like i died and have been through the worst

the other side is beautiful

the other side is clear and simple

i've been turned upside down, shaken up and dropped

just before crashing to my death i was saved

the angels reached out their arms and held me

the other side is beautiful

the other side is bright and full of hope

i've been turned upside down, shaken up and dropped

just before losing it all  my faith saved me

i trusted and believed in a better life

the other side is free

the other side is peaceful

thank you 

thank you 

thank you 

i am a new

i am a new

i am a new