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Fear not
Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/m1lS3CwUOus?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink A heart can have joy and laughter one day, And the next be black as night. How can one have such extremes inside, It doesn’t seem quite right. The heart and mind can be tricky at times, It can feel like there’s no control. One must let God be the guide, …
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Playing with fire
Image compliments of: https://unsplash.com/photos/eBupAjL0HR0?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink I’m Elsa and my roommate is Jessica; what I am about to share should be heeded. Do not play with fire; not literally, not emotionally, and not spiritually. Even if you think it might be fun to test the waters, do not play around with the spirits of the afterworld. …
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Ode to Sophie
This is called a free-style poem. It doesn't rhyme and is meant to evoke emotion and resonate with others. In Poetry rules, it really isn't and ode, but the title sounded better than "free-style poem to Sophie". I hope this resonates with other pet owners. I brought you home, one cold winter day and made …
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Be bright.
Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/dQejX2ucPBs?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink Be the sunshine on someone else’s cloudy day. When at a gathering, be the reason someone wants to stay. Take chances, be adventurous, laugh, dance, play, and sing. Learn as much as you can, but don’t try to know everything. Be humble and kind and listen to other views, Be understanding …
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Stuck
Photo compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/O35rT6OytRo?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink Stuck in a place of questions and sorrow, So many losses, no guarantees of tomorrow. Life moves on and one must move with it, Perhaps only in motion, but eventually in spirit. The pain will lessen, and the scar will fade, The memories live on, it’s the price you paid. Love …
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The Visitor
Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/Ho93gVTRWW8?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink Maya has always been part loner, part social butterfly. The two are oxymorons, she loved her alone time, but also loved to be in situations with a lot going on. Situations where she didn’t have to do much personal interaction were her favorite. For instance, she loved festivals, but liked going …
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Independance Day
Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/9C8r4QUwZRQ?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink Today we celebrate the independence of the United States from Great Britain. Although the vote for the legal separation of the 13 colonies took place on July 2nd, the declaration of Independance was adopted on July 4th. America is a place of freedom and opportunity. Sometimes it is filled with unrest …
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Stop Comparing
Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/N_FWDfZc_sA?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink Give yourself permission to be you. Be the best version of yourself you can be. Accept yourself for who God created you to be. There will always be someone that makes more money, has a little nicer car, decorates their house in a way you wish you could, and has a …
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Happy Birthday
Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/ntfGWVbBiO0?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink One year for my sister’s Birthday, she sent my mom a card, saying “thanks for making my Birthday possible”. My mom loved it! What a great idea to give the one that gave you birth thanks. Similarly, I think it is good to give the One that knew you before you …
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