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Changing, Discovery, Dreaming, Growth, Hope, Mindfulness, Poetry, Reflections, Wellness

Like it Used to Be

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A longing for the past
Remembering the old times
Things aren’t as they were
Circumstances aren’t the same
What once was, is now just a distant memory
A flashback to the past
Reminiscence of that which has gone by
We had our good times, we had our bad
We had our triumphs, we had our struggles
We came out stronger, we came out smarter
We came out better

The moments taught us
The adversity strengthened us
The pain molded us
The experience emboldened us
Our past informs our future
Gives us that which we need
Who we were is not who we are
We strive to be different
Different from them, different from us
Not destined to repeat past mistakes
Not confined to a box

It’s not like it used to be
We can never return
It’s all just a distant memory
A recollection of our past
Perhaps it’s better that way
We live and we learn
We grow and we progress
On the path of life there’s only one direction
We go forward and never look back
Who we were is not who we are
We’re not confined to a box

The older we get, the wiser we get
The more we know, the better we can become
We reflect on the past, grateful for where we came from
But we know there’s more in store for us
Something greater, something better
It’s not like it used to be, but that’s okay
What used to be pales in comparison to what could be
Reach out and seek the gift that has been given
A reward for your dedication
Recompense for the good you have done
You are better than you used to be, and that is enough

Art, Discovery, Dreaming, Greatness, Growth, Hope, Mindfulness, Poetry

The Light at the End of the Tunnel

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Keeping pushing on, keep pushing forward
Reaching onwards, reaching upwards
Never stop, never give in
Never compromise

The journey continues
The dream never dies
The torch is lit
The fire still burns

I want more, I want better
I am striving in every endeavor
I seek greater, I seek treasure
I am blessed beyond measure

Head down, I work hard for what I have
Tunnel vision, I’m focused on what’s ahead
Focused & determined
I see the light at the end of the tunnel

It beckons to me, leads me on
It stands there as a beacon, guiding me towards
The light at the end is my reward
The prize is there firmly within reach

Years of toil, years of pain
Years without tangible gain
Only prepared me for a greater reward
I reap what I sow

Effort & ambition
Determination & grit
There may not have been recognition
But your blood, sweat, and tears will pay off

There’s a light at the end of the tunnel
Not the end, but only the beginning
A new chapter, a new story
One that’s not yet written

You’re a trailblazer, a warrior
You forge your own path
You keep on keeping on when the going gets tough
Through sheer will you find what you’re looking for

Years of effort, years of rugged determination
You worked hard for every good thing
Open your hands, receive your reward
You deserve every blessing

Changing, Growth, Nature, Poetry

Springtime Lovin’

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An ocean breeze
Winds ruffling through the trees
A lark chirps happily
A mourning dove coos
It’s springtime lovin’
A new day dawns
The old has gone, the new has come

Winter comes, winter goes
Spring is here, a season of plenty
The song of beauty
A time for growth, a time for renewal
A time of change, a time of transition

It comes on slowly, taking a second to test the waters
“Too cold,” it says, it’s not yet time
It’s only February
Here for a day or two
But gone quickly
“I’ll give you a taste, but it’s not my time”
“I’ll be back soon, but not now”

March comes, March goes
Spring is here for longer, but not to stay
“It’s not yet time,” it says once again
“I’ll be here for a bit, but I’ll be gone before you know it”
“I can’t stay, they won’t let me”
“But I’ll try”

April comes, “I’m here to stay”
Springtime lovin’
It’s a happy foray
Bird song echoes through the trees
Buds bloom, leaves grow
A season ready for renewal, ready for re-growth

A cleansing of the mind
A cleansing of the soul
It’s springtime lovin’
A new man, a new creation
Rested and restored
Alive and well
I overflow with abundance
I am filled with love, to receive and to give
I give unto thee as spring gave unto me

Brokenness, Changing, Healing, Poetry

Spineless

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You’re spineless
You have no backbone
Just a jellyfish flapping through the ocean
A bag floating on the breeze
A human doormat letting others walk upon thee
You’re directionless and rudderless
With no star to guide you
A sheep without a shepherd
A nomad without a home
A puppet on a string

“Dance,” they tell you, so dance you do
“Walk,” they tell you, so you do that too
“Sit, stay, roll over, speak,” are commands they give
“Come or go,” but not as you please
Only act when I tell you to act
Do as I say, I’ll guide you down the right path
Muzzle yourself so I don’t have to
Censor yourself for you speak false truths
I know what’s best for you for I am your master
I will guide you cause you’re lost without me

No more I say
I’m done with this
I will live in fear no longer
I am not your bitch
I am my own person
I am greater than this
I live the life I wanna live
For I was meant for better than this
I forge my own path
I find my own way
I am an individual
No more shall I obey
A tyrant, an oppressor, a controller
I will not be manipulated
I will not be suppressed
You’ve stood on my neck for far too long
But I’m there to bite your heel
I will rise up and take what’s mine
My life is my own
I have cut my string
I am a new man
Of my freedom, forever will I sing

Dreaming, Greatness, Mindfulness, Peace, Poetry

CONSISTENCY

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Continuing to endure when the going gets tough/
On my shit/
Not making any excuses/
Staying focused/
In tune with where I’m at and where I’m going/
Setting goals—short-term, mid-term, & long-term/
Taking it one step at a time/
Encouraging myself and those around me/
Not letting anything hold me back/
CONFIDENCE/
You are capable of greatness/