Month: October 2016

Don’t Settle

Don’t settle because of what once was, Don’t swallow the hurt simply because, The taste is familiar. A bitterness you’ve accepted. Like it’s the only thing on the menu, it’s what you constantly select—it’s Incredible what’s possible, if a different choice you make. But it’s the different, the unknown that keeps you from taking the step you so desperately need… Read more →

Tribute to Dr. Stokes

More time right now would be a gift: Wrapped in the paper that’d capture the heart of a toddler, And engraved with every memory you left me with. A gift: Beautiful but far from fragile, Aged but not worn out, Wise but never judgmental you were it all. And what I do know, is the love that you showed, is… Read more →

Focusing

Experts we are on focusing. On fixating our minds on those “few things.” But in time we neglect that our very mindset, Is the direction we are going to head. It’s true that listing off those things you don’t want to do, Will perpetuate them regardless. If they’re negative, you’re giving them power over you, And holding back your ability… Read more →

Guaranteed Loyalty

Real friendship is so rare, And so true and so kind. It’s the gentle hug you get With tears streaming down your face. It’s the “for that boy? Girl, we ain’t got time!” It’s the whisper of encouraging words, When the drama is too much. It’s the understanding ear to talk to, That presence or reassuring touch. It’s the constant… Read more →

Rule #1: Believe in You

You must never forget to believe in you. That simple decision will lead to your breakthrough. In your passions—a fraction of success is the time that you take. Those long hours and long nights to make yourself great. But the bricks lying on the steps you wish stand. Will remain untouched if you don’t tell yourself you can. Realize that… Read more →