Don't Give Up

The air is brisk
The sun is shining
So there is no need for whining.
For it is in His plan
That we withstand
All the obstacles in our way
Just to get through the day.
He never gives us more than we can take
And He doesn’t want us to fake
So remain true
To me and you.
He shall see us all through
Whatever challenges we may hit.
Doesn’t mean a thing—
For it’s the mere experiences
That we face in our lives
That makes us grow
Strong or meek
Smart or weak.
It doesn’t matter
He basically says,
Don’t sweat the small stuff.
And I know to grasp that it is rough
And to live in this world can be tough,
But most of all don’t give up
And remain forever true to yourself
And you’ll make it!

L.E.
1/22/06

Overflow

Today is a day I feel

like I am in overflow—

too hot, I’ve done a lot

I have been constantly on the go

and my brain feels like

it is on overflow.

I guess it is time to

get rid of some stuff.

I need to relax and realize

I have done enough

I can take a breath and

look forward to some good stuff:

A place to live—

enjoy the rest of the summer

with friends

and finally settle down

to my new life.

F.N.

6/26/07

Homecoming Queen

Yes I am

I’m still me

This is home

where I can be

more comfortably

and happily

me.

M.F.T.

6/17/07

It's For Me

I have given you all my time

I have given you all my love

I have given you all my space

Now I’m saying, it’s my time

To do me!

So please, be happy for me!

Don’t crowd me;

Let me breath!

Please—For the sake of me.

B.J.

6/26/07

Ladders

A ladder I really a bridge

to be climbed

going up

instead of across

but still

connecting two

opposite points

and giving access to both

So you

can

get there from here

Because a ladder is really

a down-to-up bridge.

M.F.T.

6/5/07