Truly thought provoking ! It was a wonderful piece of writing! Now I have to realize my own fears and address them. Maybe if I do it will jumpstart my desire to write and build my confidence to continue to do so. Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks so much Jody! I heard that acronym quite awhile back but then heard again while listening to Mathamagical. Initially fear sprung up when Graham asked us to do this which catapulted the idea. ❤️
Love it Jan well done! I was imagining the smile on your face as you were penning your last word and the words of the song This Is Me came into my mind ❤️👌🏻
I am such a perfectionist. Lol. I now want to go back and make the positive side of this bigger than the fear side. I am such a freak that way.
Honestly, I have been going through a lot of personal issues and really looking at myself. I am also listening to Mathamagical which brought this idea into my light.
Sharing my writing in public is one thing that really scares as I feel , I’m not good at expressing myself. I know what I’m feeling I just can’t put it in words . Everything I have written in my journal this past month since my mum passed away has been very dark and heavy .I have taken bits from different days and have tried to put it as a poem .This is something I have never done before ,not sure if this will work for this challenge but at the moment this is all I can do.
Thank you Graham for the encouraging comment . Writing is so out of my comfort zone, especially writing about something so personal but I decided to give it a try as what do I have to lose? I bet you can't believe it yourself how much you have inspired so many people in this awesome community ,that wanted to join you in the August challenge !!
Wow Irene, you should be proud and your Mum would be to. You said everything so perfectly. You are a loving daughter and Mum . Your Mum is smiling from up above.
Really, your going to make me cry. I thought she was pretty special myself with the way she lite up the room with her smile. I wish I could of talked to her.
Irene, Your poem describes exactly how I felt because I lost my mom too. It's very hard to realize that we won't say the word mom anymore, .but God heals wounds and today I know that she is with him and that calms me 🙏
Irene, nothing could be more perfect! I am in tears as I am reading this. There is nothing more pure than the bond that a mother and daughter share. Big hugs to you. ❤️🙏😢
Irene This is beautiful!! I can feel the love in your words you have for your mum!! That’s in your heart. No one can ever take that away from you. You are so special. Your mom was blessed to have you until the end ! I am sure she was well pleased with you. Great daughter!! Sending you my love prayers and blessings
You did a wonderful job irene this is a beautiful tribute to your mom. I lost my mom at 18 yrs. Your mom will always be with you and one day you will smile at those thoughts not tears🙏🏻❤️
I seriously want to thank all those who liked & commented on my poem. I am truly humbled by the response.
Love to write, but constantly fear that it's never good enough. I continue to try & work on this which is why I put my writing out there. Maybe one day, feel more confident.
Love this community. Everyone is here to support one another.
Thanks so much Patty. Anytime I write something & find the courage to share, I step outside my comfort zone & feel exposed. It's not easy, but I keep trying to feel more comfortable the more I share. Thanks again.
Christine, this is beautiful. The future a different path than before from a place self worth realization.....so powerful and moving! Thank-you for sharing your heartfelt words💝
Even though I wrote my little book & shared it with others, I still fear its reception. I continue to test myself, hoping that it will eventually get easier. 🙏🙏
Thanks, definitely was a move to the unknown, was bit of challenge at first. Opening the new door, has let new blessings enter, times with new friends, visits from old friends, making new memories along the way. Blessings!
Linda. You have made your big move. ! Just look ahead and use your Faith to guide you you are a special person and strong.!! You can do this !! Great writing. Sending you prayers and Love. Blessings
After reading this I relived many memories of moving, sad to leave a place we call home, but the new doors always brought more beautiful memories. I hope your new door continues to bring you beautiful memories 😘
This is how I feel linda as we are facing this issue of moving after many yrs. All the Memories a home has its hard to leave. This is beautifully said thank you & I hope you are enjoying your new home🙏🏻💕
Lisa, it was a very emotional day, leaving the house with so many memories, was what I needed to do. The new door is finally starting to feel like home after 2 years.
Thanks Graham. I actually wrote this one before you even presented the challenge this morning. I was expressing exactly how I was feeling, and it literally was written in about 30 minutes.
AMEN Lucinda! He is small, but he does love to attack, but of course it's US who lets that happen because of our foolish sinful pride. I'm glad Jesus is the captain of my ship. Take care and God bless!
Anne,my late husband was an accountant but not a CPA. He could do everything they could but a certified audit or anything that needs to be done by a CPA( officially). I remember tax seasons and the stress they were all under. Your poem was perfect for that time because during that time he had the daily stresses of life to contend with and sometimes the whole scenario was overwhelming! You expressed your emotions well and you appeared to have everything under control. Well done , Anne. Look forward to more from you.
Thanks Karen. I’m not a CPA either, but the job can be a little stressful when it comes time for month end close. That’s where this one originated from.
OH my goodness this is beautiful your writing is always beautiful ! I always look forward to reading your comments sending you my love prayers and blessings -
Thanks Carole! Exactly what I was feeling yesterday. I work with numbers each day as an Accountant and it was our month-end accounting close yesterday. I felt like I was buried and a few other things, but all is okay. Take care and God bless!
Thank you! Trying to put music now to the one I wrote the other week! Slow going but working full time does have it's limitations as to how much time I can devote to that.
Thanks Cathey! Whatever is laid on my heart is what gets written if I find the time. Being an Accountant, I'm buried in the numbers today with month-end close and this entire poem was what I felt. That makes it real. Trying to put something else I wrote to music now. Work in progress! That's all I'll say for now.
Wow, Kathleen. This tells a heartbreaking story full of your memories. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing. I hope in some way it was cathartic for you.
Thanks Cindy I can still remember that night like it was yesterday and I was only 13 years old. My father was a diabetic who did not listen he was an Italian who like to eat and eat all the wrong things and he and my mom would argue about it all the time I can still see my mom putting his insulin out in the morning with his breakfast. He had a series of small Strokes and then one big one and that took them down
Katjleen Ludwig. Your father passed away when you were 13 years old, so you experienced a sad separation at a young age. I am at a loss for words when I think of the grief of your family. You overcame it and are here now. I wish I could have talked to you more, I wish I could have been closer to you, I wish we had made more memories together, even though you loved me. No matter what I look at, I am chasing distant memories. I am surprised at how many of our members have experienced various separations. Please, God, I ask that Kathleen's grief be calmed and that you protect her with your warm hands 🙏🙇🪻💜
Kathleen so sorry you lost your Dad at a young age!! I am praying that you keep all the memories alive in your heart For ever. That will help. Time heals Sending you my love. Prayers and blessings
Tricia. This is fun and beautiful!! You know how to put your words together!! Great work. Enjoyed this very much! Sending my love. Prayers and blessings
Thank you Cindy , it was one of my prayer written in my journal and I kind of arranged the words like a poem . I have so much to learn but this is really pushing me forward towards healing.
Brenda~you are so talented....this is amazing and is so perfect to describe Graham. He is truly a blessing to all those that he has touched...we are blessed 💖
Brenda~you are so talented....this is amazing and is so perfect to describe Graham. He is truly a blessing to all those that he has touched...we are blessed 💖
OMG Brenda that was fabulous!!! You used the words so wisely to spell out Graham's name and you described him as he truly is. A wonderful genuine young man. We all love Graham.
Absolutely! Why haven’t we awoken ( is that even a word?) the emotion that caused us to write or draw or do things that came so easy to us when we were younger? Thank you Graham for stirring this emotion in a lot of us and encouraging us to try new things or reignite talents that have lain dormant for quite a while!!
Bek. Beautiful beautiful. Well said !! You know what you want to say !! I am so proud of you. Keep up the good work. Sending you my prayers love and Blessings.
Thanks Cindy 🙏🏻 No, it was not easy to post, but I let go of the guilt and shame over it and it doesn’t control me anymore. If it helps someone else who may struggle with something similar, it is worth sharing ♥️
Laurie ! Beautiful writing!! Listen!! You are a beautiful beautiful person you know your feelings and how you want your life!! I am so proud of you my friend!! Sending you prayers and blessings
The day I lost you was the day I lost myself, my better half, I loved you so much I could breathe you in. We were one we were inseparable, we didn’t need conversation, we knew each other’s thoughts and feelings.
Miss our morning walks where we could see our shadows together, our morning talks that could go on forever,our evenings together falling asleep next to you feeling your heartbeat and the comfort of your rhythmic breathing.
Now I take my morning walk alone and think of our life together and know you are gone forever and that shadow now is just my own.
Halons !! So beautiful. You can still dream!! God is with you and he will keep your husband in your heart forever. ! I understand a lot what you are going through! I lost my husband a few years ago and I still dream about him. He was the love of my life !! My heart is so sad for you! Sending you prayers and Blessings. !!❤️ Halina
Halina, I read this last night but didn’t respond b/c I didn’t want to go to sleep crying. I am at a loss of words and you know that I am feeling your pain. This so beautifully written. Keep your special memories in your heart and know that he is always with you 🥰
Love ya, my Chicago friend. 😘now I need to go find a tissue
I feel your pain Halina! I haven't lost a spouse. But I have lost my parents and my sister in law that was as close as a sister. I am so sorry for your loss!! I loved your poem. It made me cry and bring out feelings that I have felt before.
Thank you for sharing. My prayer for you is in the midst of 'being on hold' there are abundant blessings, even better than what you could imagine or ask for, sprinkles throughout your days.
Much love, strength, grace, peace and joy be upon you and your mom.
Cheyanne. Thanks for sharing this!! It’s beautiful I can feel the love you have for your child in your words !! You are amazing. Sending you prayers and blessings and my love
I agree with Deborah. It made me have tears in my eyes. I also have a daughter, actually two daughters, but one I Don’t see you often and a granddaughter that I miss so much! Hoping that changes very soon.
This challenge makes my heart so happy. I love helping people see that they are capable of putting words to their feelings. So many amazing responses! Can't wait to see what the rest of the month brings - you'll all be writers by September. Here's my contribution:
The Monster Under the Bed
Fear is the monster under the bed
who will eat you if you step out.
He cowers in the dark ready to pounce
if you move or breathe or even twitch.
The longer you lie and the harder you try
the more ferocious and hungry he becomes.
He’s not real; you created him,
made him immense, terrifying with your runaway angst.
It’s time to let that inner child sleep
and dream sweet fairy tale dreams,
then awaken, grow forward and destroy that monster
You are one of my heroes,Cathey. You have encouraged me and helped my monster put on a muzzle. It has been loud but when I talk to you he shuts the H*** up.
My hero I can’t push the like buttons 100 times. You helped me to step out of my comfort zone , you always encouraged me , I can go on and on so I stop for now I am not going to write you a book . I am so grateful for our friendship and for always helping.❤️🙏
Hola Lucy! Como esta usted amiga Mabuhay it is a small world for both of us.We need to give a credit to GW for creating this community where many people from all over the world meet and share and comment
Cathey you write so well. Your words just flow. You to have encouraged me to open up and shut the door a little quieter so the monster stays quit and doesn’t hear a peep.
I had to slay the monster a little over a year ago and I don't let him take over anymore. I just ride the waves and wait for God to show me the next one to catch. Hmmm....maybe there's a poem in there about surfing - lol! Keep writing, Shari!
Thanks, Cindy. This was a personal challenge for me to do something different. I don't know how different it ended up, but the journey to choose a topic and dissect it was different for me. Glad you related!
FEAR
Fear of my appearance
Fear of making mistakes
Fear of being inadequate
Fear of not being understood
Fear of not being accepted
Fear of making a fool of myself
Fear of showing who I am
Fear of finding out who I really am
FEAR
False Evidence Appearing Real
It is time to rebuke fear
It is time to throw out all those fearful thoughts
I am ME
I am STRONG
I am ENOUGH
I walk in FAITH
Absolutely love this
Oh my! I am so humbled. Thank you Donna! ❤️
Jan I Love this its great you are on your way to a beautiful place !!
Thanks so much. Every day is a new experience. ❤️
This is absolutely me. Fear of living all aspects of your life can absolutely paralyze you. I love the ending verses ! So positive!!
Thank you so much! You are strong! You are enough! You can overcome that fear.
Well done!!!
Thank you so much Valerie! 💕
Beautiful! ❤️
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Beautiful!💕🙏
Thanks so much Bie! I truly appreciate it! ❤️❤️
Love it Jan. False Evidence Appearing Real. Never heard that before so true
Was just reminded of this recently when listening to Mathamagical. ❤️
Great job Jan !!
Thanks Irene ❣️
Great writing Jan. Very relatable. You are strong
🙏👏💕
By faith, I am! ❤️🙏
Love this, Jan!
Eeek! This was a first for me. Thanks! ❤️
Jan, this was excellent~ fooled me it was your premier!💝
You are too kind! ❤️❤️
Truly thought provoking ! It was a wonderful piece of writing! Now I have to realize my own fears and address them. Maybe if I do it will jumpstart my desire to write and build my confidence to continue to do so. Thanks for sharing!!
Yes! By faith you can do that! ❤️
Hopefully a first of many!
This has definitely been my journey. Fear of expressing myself as me! Thanks for sharing. Very brave. Love it!.
Mine too!!!
Great work. I love the acronym!
Thanks so much Jody! I heard that acronym quite awhile back but then heard again while listening to Mathamagical. Initially fear sprung up when Graham asked us to do this which catapulted the idea. ❤️
I can totally relate to the fear thing when Graham asked us to try this. I just posted mine so we'll see how it goes!!
Wonderful piece that I’m sure so many can relate too. Good job Jan!
Thanks so much!! Each and every comment I see is such a huge blessing to be. I am so grateful! ❤️❤️
Love this 💜
Thanks so much! You are a blessing ❤️❤️
Love it Jan well done! I was imagining the smile on your face as you were penning your last word and the words of the song This Is Me came into my mind ❤️👌🏻
Never heard that song. I will look it up.
I am such a perfectionist. Lol. I now want to go back and make the positive side of this bigger than the fear side. I am such a freak that way.
Honestly, I have been going through a lot of personal issues and really looking at myself. I am also listening to Mathamagical which brought this idea into my light.
Thank you!!!! ❤️
I keep coming back to your writing. It is just so true! ♥
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Sharing my writing in public is one thing that really scares as I feel , I’m not good at expressing myself. I know what I’m feeling I just can’t put it in words . Everything I have written in my journal this past month since my mum passed away has been very dark and heavy .I have taken bits from different days and have tried to put it as a poem .This is something I have never done before ,not sure if this will work for this challenge but at the moment this is all I can do.
MY HEART BREAKS
This is a dream.
It can’t be real.
My heart breaks.
Mum you left me too soon.
You were my hero ,my support.
Always forgiving and loving .
Happy ,kind and smiling.
I will try my best to be a mother like you were.
Losing you mum I lost myself.
You will remain forever deep in my heart .
In my soul .
Love you forever mum .
Very powerful Irene. Thank you for sharing. I can only imagine the strength it takes to express these emotions for your mother who's passed on. 🙏🏼
Thank you Graham for the encouraging comment . Writing is so out of my comfort zone, especially writing about something so personal but I decided to give it a try as what do I have to lose? I bet you can't believe it yourself how much you have inspired so many people in this awesome community ,that wanted to join you in the August challenge !!
Wow Irene, you should be proud and your Mum would be to. You said everything so perfectly. You are a loving daughter and Mum . Your Mum is smiling from up above.
Thanks Shari ♥️ by the way you should know that my mum really thought you were lovely when she saw you the last time you called me 🙏♥️
Really, your going to make me cry. I thought she was pretty special myself with the way she lite up the room with her smile. I wish I could of talked to her.
Irene, Your poem describes exactly how I felt because I lost my mom too. It's very hard to realize that we won't say the word mom anymore, .but God heals wounds and today I know that she is with him and that calms me 🙏
So true Myriam 🙏💜
Irene, nothing could be more perfect! I am in tears as I am reading this. There is nothing more pure than the bond that a mother and daughter share. Big hugs to you. ❤️🙏😢
Thank you Jan ,I was also in tears when I was writing this :)
Beautiful writing, Irene. You capture the rawness of the sorrow.
Can we ever be ready for that loss, or how do we prepare our own kids?
Trusting all of your mom's strength and beauty shine through you and you in turn bless others deeply in their soul. This poem is a start.
Hugs. ❤️
Thank you Deborah !
Touches all the right places in the heart. I feel this so much! Glad you decided to be IN ❤️💚
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Good on you, Irene, for doing something I know was hard for you. Very moving. 🙏💕
Thank you Christine for you know what;)
Irene This is beautiful!! I can feel the love in your words you have for your mum!! That’s in your heart. No one can ever take that away from you. You are so special. Your mom was blessed to have you until the end ! I am sure she was well pleased with you. Great daughter!! Sending you my love prayers and blessings
Thank you Patty 🙏❤️
Such a great poem honoring your mother. I can relate to how much you miss her. Thanks for going out of your comfort zone to share this.
Thank you Jody, it wasn’t easy to be honest to get out of my comfort zone! 🙏💜
Beautiful! Your Mum would be so proud.
Thank You Laura :)
So beautiful Irene. 🥰
Beautiful Irene. It will take time but your memories will allow your sadness to turn to joy. 🙏
Thank you Carol, I’m not at stage yet it’s really hard still at the moment.🙏♥️
I am so proud of you , you took the leap and it’s perfect!❤️🙏
Thanks Lucy 🙏❤️
Beautiful Irene. Great tribute to you Mum and what she meant to you. Special memories!!!!
I will forever cherish our memories together 🙏♥️
You did a wonderful job irene this is a beautiful tribute to your mom. I lost my mom at 18 yrs. Your mom will always be with you and one day you will smile at those thoughts not tears🙏🏻❤️
Thanks Lisa 🙏💜
So healing as you’re walking down this unknown path. God is right there with you dear Irene!
I know Tricia ❤️ Thank you for all the heartfelt messages you always send me🙏❤️
THE STORM
Wind whistles in the trees,
Rain pours upon the roof.
Within me stormy weather,
Debating what's the truth.
Outstretched, pointing branches,
Pleading with me, to go forth.
Away from tortured memories,
Forward to the warmth.
To focus on my future,
Different from before.
Knowing with the settling storm,
My worth is so much more.
I seriously want to thank all those who liked & commented on my poem. I am truly humbled by the response.
Love to write, but constantly fear that it's never good enough. I continue to try & work on this which is why I put my writing out there. Maybe one day, feel more confident.
Love this community. Everyone is here to support one another.
You are loved in this community Christine .Everything you put on pen and paper will be welcomed and supported.
Thank you so very much for your support & kind words Elisa🙏🙏. I'm trying to believe is myself more. Not easy. Thanks again. Your words mean a lot 🙏💕.
Your welcome Christine and so glad you took the leap of faith just remember we are all blessed to have each other.
You are a blessing to us all 💕
What a lovely thing to say🙏💕. You are a blessing Jan, with a lovely heart. 🙏
I’m so proud of you my friend. You deserve all the love!! ♥️
Loved this❤🙏
Thanks heaps Brenda. I'm so happy that you liked it. Feeling very humbled with the responses. 🙏💕🤗
So good Christine!
Thank you so much Barbara. Means a lot. 🙏🤗
I love it!💕🙏
Thank you so much Bie. 🙏🙏
Christine * * this is*so beautiful !!! thanks for sharing this God bless you sending you my Love and Prayers Friend
Thanks so much Patty. Anytime I write something & find the courage to share, I step outside my comfort zone & feel exposed. It's not easy, but I keep trying to feel more comfortable the more I share. Thanks again.
You are so welcome!! Blessings
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Christine, this is beautiful. The future a different path than before from a place self worth realization.....so powerful and moving! Thank-you for sharing your heartfelt words💝
Thanks Cindy for your lovely comment 🤗
Oh this hits me!
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Well done Christine, it is beautifully written ♥️
Thanks Irene. Simple writing. But that's me. 💕
That was beautiful Christine!!!
Thanks mate. 🙏 I can't tell you how happy this makes me feel inside. 💕🤗
Well done my friend , this is really getting good to read of all post today 🙏❤️
Thanks Lucy. I really appreciate it. 🙏🤗
Christine
This is beautiful.
I can relate.
Praying truth shines through everywhere.
You are valuable.
Thank you Deborah for your kind words. 🙏🤗
Christine - beautiful!
Thanks Anne. Still scary sharing my writing. 🙏🤗
You did it though! Once I started the blog, it has really helped me. It just helps me to put things in perspective.
Even though I wrote my little book & shared it with others, I still fear its reception. I continue to test myself, hoping that it will eventually get easier. 🙏🙏
It will I'm sure. Take care and God bless!
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You are worth it. Forward is the only way to go now. ❤️❤️
Thanks Jan. 🙏👍
You are so welcome Christine it was quite lovely and I enjoyed it!
Appreciate that Jody. Means a lot. 🤗
MOVING DAY
It’s here, everything packed and loaded.
One last walk through the empty space.
Spend a moment in each room, tears come,
Remembering the good times, sad times,
Tears, laughter, most of all the love shared.
Memories of 30 years stored in my heart.
Cherish those memories, let go of the place.
It’s all done, time to go
Close the door one last time.
Drive away with one last look,
Moving forward to open a new door.
Into the unknown Linda goes! Appreciating the memories and the blessings from the past and now opening to even more in the future!
Thanks, definitely was a move to the unknown, was bit of challenge at first. Opening the new door, has let new blessings enter, times with new friends, visits from old friends, making new memories along the way. Blessings!
Linda. You have made your big move. ! Just look ahead and use your Faith to guide you you are a special person and strong.!! You can do this !! Great writing. Sending you prayers and Love. Blessings
That new door is opening wide and beckoning you in……………….🤗💕
Your wonderful writing made me feel as though I was there with you going through this with, Linda
But look what beautiful door opened for you....💝
I could relate to your poem. I had these same feelings when I moved away from my family home.
Linda
Thank you for sharing. This is a beautiful piece that so aptly describes moving day.
Trusting for amazing journeys ahead.
You did such a great job Linda. It brought tears to my eyes, memories to my mind as well. ♥
Thanks Donna, I had tears when I was writing and remembering the day/ feeling. Now know this is where I’m supposed to be.
After reading this I relived many memories of moving, sad to leave a place we call home, but the new doors always brought more beautiful memories. I hope your new door continues to bring you beautiful memories 😘
Thank you Vicky. My new “ door” is feeling more at home and has already brought many wonderful memories.
So happy for you Linda🥰
This is how I feel linda as we are facing this issue of moving after many yrs. All the Memories a home has its hard to leave. This is beautifully said thank you & I hope you are enjoying your new home🙏🏻💕
Lisa, it was a very emotional day, leaving the house with so many memories, was what I needed to do. The new door is finally starting to feel like home after 2 years.
A new door opened!!
Well done Ms. Linda ❤️
Good job Linda. I am sure it is sad to have to leave the place with so many memories, you are where you need to be now.
Yes,I am Kathleen. Even though moving was a scary time, this is the next chapter in my life making memories here.
Love this Linda ❤️
Very moving. 🙏🤗
Beautiful, Linda! Hope the new door is wide open and full of joy.
So beautiful! Tears were flowing for you. ❤️
I had tears when I was writing, brought back alot of emotions from that day 2 years ago...
BURIED
Buried in a sea of numbers
And dealing with the stress of life,
Amidst the many blunders
My brain experiences many forms of strife.
The challenges I face today
And the decisions that need to be made,
Remind me that I need to pray
When I reach this kind of blockade.
While my faith remains in tact
My heart is questioning why,
I feel I'm under attack
And I don't know how to reply.
So I reach out to a friend
To help guide me back,
Because in the end
That's what I do when I'm under Satan's attack.
Beautiful first piece of writing Anne 🙌🏼
Thanks Graham. I actually wrote this one before you even presented the challenge this morning. I was expressing exactly how I was feeling, and it literally was written in about 30 minutes.
ANNE YOU ARE AMAZING beautiful well done like I said before I enjoy your writing ! --------------------------------
I wish people knew how small Satan is and how large we are when Jesus is our captain.
AMEN Lucinda! He is small, but he does love to attack, but of course it's US who lets that happen because of our foolish sinful pride. I'm glad Jesus is the captain of my ship. Take care and God bless!
I’m glad Jesus is the captain of my ship too. It’s the ship from Neverland, the one I stole from Captain Hook. It flys 🙃🙂
Love it Aimee! Take care and God bless!
Anne,my late husband was an accountant but not a CPA. He could do everything they could but a certified audit or anything that needs to be done by a CPA( officially). I remember tax seasons and the stress they were all under. Your poem was perfect for that time because during that time he had the daily stresses of life to contend with and sometimes the whole scenario was overwhelming! You expressed your emotions well and you appeared to have everything under control. Well done , Anne. Look forward to more from you.
Thanks Karen. I’m not a CPA either, but the job can be a little stressful when it comes time for month end close. That’s where this one originated from.
So much truth in your poem, Anne. Great job!!!
Thanks Jody! Was feeling every bit of that then! Take care and God bless!
Beautiful ! ❤️
So beautiful, Anne!💕🙏
Thanks Bie!
OH my goodness this is beautiful your writing is always beautiful ! I always look forward to reading your comments sending you my love prayers and blessings -
Thanks Patty! Exactly what I was feeling yesterday morning! Take care and God bless!
Beautiful Anne! Inspirational.
Thanks Carole! Exactly what I was feeling yesterday. I work with numbers each day as an Accountant and it was our month-end accounting close yesterday. I felt like I was buried and a few other things, but all is okay. Take care and God bless!
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Now you can happily add poetry to you list of writings ~ well done, Anne!
Thank you! Trying to put music now to the one I wrote the other week! Slow going but working full time does have it's limitations as to how much time I can devote to that.
Well done Anne 💖
Thanks Irene!
Well done Anne. 👏🤗
Praises! Love it!
Anne
Beautiful .
May you ride above the waves in the sea of numbers. 🙌🏻💗
He is there, right beside you.
The enemy is defeated and Jesus is alive!
I'm riding those numbers right now listening to DMAC at the same time. Thank you!
Well done, Anne! I love that you're writing poetry now.
Thanks Cathey! Whatever is laid on my heart is what gets written if I find the time. Being an Accountant, I'm buried in the numbers today with month-end close and this entire poem was what I felt. That makes it real. Trying to put something else I wrote to music now. Work in progress! That's all I'll say for now.
Amen!
OK here goes,I have stepped out of my comfort zone!!
SAD MEMORIES
On a day long ago,I still remember
I was only 13 years old
My Father is ill, very ill
A very brittle diabetic
Non-compliant to Doctors orders
I can hear my Mom
Begging him to listen
Listen ,
Just please listen to the doctors
He is very ill now
In the hospital
As I am asleep in my bed
In the middle of the night
I hear the sound of the phone ringing
My Mom is answering the phone
A call no one ever wants to get
He is gone
My Father has passed
We cry together my Mom and I
I am just 13 years old
My Father is gone
Gone forever
We grieve, we adjust
But we NEVER forget ❤❤
I brought myself to tears remembering this. I may have surprised myself.
Thank you Graham for presenting me with this challenge. 1 down 3 to go
Wow, Kathleen. This tells a heartbreaking story full of your memories. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing. I hope in some way it was cathartic for you.
Thank you this was a real challenge for me I had to think long and hard but I think I did it.
This was so heartfelt Kathleen and your memories so beautifully written.
Kathleen this is very emotional especially you were only 13 years old. More blessings to you.
Kathleen~ your writing is very expressive...I felt your experience and loss through your words...brought tears
Thanks Cindy I can still remember that night like it was yesterday and I was only 13 years old. My father was a diabetic who did not listen he was an Italian who like to eat and eat all the wrong things and he and my mom would argue about it all the time I can still see my mom putting his insulin out in the morning with his breakfast. He had a series of small Strokes and then one big one and that took them down
Kathleen
Oh my so powerful. Thank you for sharing. Hugs. That obviously was so traumatic.
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Thanks!
Katjleen Ludwig. Your father passed away when you were 13 years old, so you experienced a sad separation at a young age. I am at a loss for words when I think of the grief of your family. You overcame it and are here now. I wish I could have talked to you more, I wish I could have been closer to you, I wish we had made more memories together, even though you loved me. No matter what I look at, I am chasing distant memories. I am surprised at how many of our members have experienced various separations. Please, God, I ask that Kathleen's grief be calmed and that you protect her with your warm hands 🙏🙇🪻💜
Beautiful said, Kathleen!💕🙏
Kathleen so sorry you lost your Dad at a young age!! I am praying that you keep all the memories alive in your heart For ever. That will help. Time heals Sending you my love. Prayers and blessings
Thank you so very much Patty I appreciate your kind words
I remember the same call from my mother when my father passed. He had Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
Sorry for your loss!!!🙏🙏
You certainly did do it Kathleen, and it was incredible❤️
Thanks!!!
Awesome Kathleen
Thank you Donna
Powerful!
Thank you
That is great Kathleen! Well done and what a story too!
Thank you Anne
Tears rolling here so beautiful .
Lucy thank you so much
Beautifully written Kathleen :)
Thank you!!!!
Thanks for sharing Kathleen. It brought me back to the call about my father’s passing, was going home to see him but passed before I made it home.
Thank you Linda and thank you for sharing this
My heart aches for that child & you now. Beautiful🙏.
Thank you Christine
Passion: What Color is Your Gown?
The sun slowly rises,
pulling herself into her place
in the sky.
Wearing a flowing gown
of peaches, fire, and gold.
She reaches out to caress
the world.
Her fingers slide across
buildings, grass, and trees.
Her touch sets it all
a blaze.
Beautiful Aimee🙏🏼
Thank you 🙃Was trying to be an ice breaker!
I can picture it perfectly!
The visual I got in my mind was awesome! Very beautiful! Well done, Aimee!
This is lovely, Aimee!
I love this Amy!! I can't remember the exact literary term, but I love how you personified the sun!
Well done Ms. Aimme 🙏❤️
Well done Aimee, you did a great job :)
Aimee, that was very very nice! good job!!!!
Loved when you said her fingers slid across buildings grass and trees her touch sets it all a blaze. I can actually see that. Awesome.
Well done, Aimee!💕🙏
Great job Aimee.
I feel like I could close my eyes and hear you create this in my mind, Aimee
Can visualise what you wrote. 👏🤗
I can visualize this. Love it!
Very powerful imagery.
Love the imagery! Your choice of words is spot on too.
Thank you, I love using personification ☺️
PLAY
Running with a hop onto the sea of colors and stripes.
Pause, the clouds and the sun, twirl around again.
Freedom, wonder, magic, giggles, deep breaths.
“What do I see, hear and touch?”
Faith, trust, letting go, safety, curiosity.
“I wonder where this will go?”
Her soft voice, my heart beating fast, then slowed.
Oh! The bubbles! The buzzing of the fan as we pop, dance, sing, create, gaze and cry.
Slowly, my 1, 2, 3, and 4 unite in balance.
Freedom, wonder, magic, giggles, deep breaths.
PLAY now makes more sense.
Faith, trust, letting go, safety, curiosity.
Thank-you for making me smile, Tricia😊
Fun times. 🤗
This makes me smile!
Tricia, this made me want to peace around with you!
Thanks Tricia for putting a smile to my weary and tired face. I needed that. Thank you
Love this Tricia ❤️
So beautiful and playful!
Thank you for sharing ❤️
Love this my friend!
So fun!!! ❤️
Tricia. This is fun and beautiful!! You know how to put your words together!! Great work. Enjoyed this very much! Sending my love. Prayers and blessings
It Is Here!
Before the sun rises-
I hear your voice
With in my soul,
A sound that resinates
a feeling
Pure and whole.
It is in this time
I find the Courage,
The. Strength
The Peace
The Direction-
To push forward one more day.
It is here
I feel my purpose
My connection
Radiates rays of strength
Grows-
It is here
I know
- You are always with me,
For me,
Never against me.
It is here
My favorite place to
Gain ground before the dawn.
Perfect!
Thank you Karen I appreciate you❤️🙏
You are an amazing person! I love your post!
Thank you I appreciate you 🙏❤️
Amen!
So beautiful Lucy.
Truly this is the best and only place to start each day and continue throughout.
Nothing else matters.
Thank you for sharing.
You are loved. 💗
You are beautiful
You are courageous and strong
Thank you Deborah I appreciate you ❤️❤️
I appreciate you! You honesty and bravery are inspiring. Your faith is genuine and challenges me.
You are a precious sister.
He who began a good work in you will carry it to completion.
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♥️ you are courageous and brave! You had given us all so much Inspiration and more! Love you friend.
Thank you Mary I appreciate you ❤️🙏
Well done Lucy. Shows so much. 🙏
Brava Lucy ! Muy Bomita!
Gracias Elisa🙏❤️
Hermoso poema Lucy! ❤️
Gracias Elizabeth ❤️🙏
Lucy it’s so well written. I feel God right along side you. You are such a strong person such an inspiration to all of us. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Shari , I appreciate you and I am so grateful with this community my healing begins.❤️🙏
Lucy. Thanks for sharing this it’s beautiful!! So many memories. You are a beautiful special person!! Sending you prayers and my love and blessings
Lucy ~ this is such a beautiful description of where and how you draw your strength
Thank you Cindy , it was one of my prayer written in my journal and I kind of arranged the words like a poem . I have so much to learn but this is really pushing me forward towards healing.
Amen!!
Well done Lucy ❤️
You are strong in HIM!!!!
GRAHAM WARDLE
G..Generous, adventurous, wild
and free
R..Respectful and thoughtful to
the world is he
A..Always sharing his wisdom and
love
H..He is truly a gift , sent from
above
A..Actor, Podcaster, author and
friend
M..Mentor to many, his integrity
he does not bend
W..Warrior for causes that touches
his heart
A..Always and forever doing his
part
R..Rewarding his fans by sharing
his life to us all
D..Determined and inspired to
spread love, he is called
L..Lover of nature , the forest is his
home
E..Excited to travel and explore.....
the world to roam.
Poem#1....❤🙏
Cool! I never would have thought to use a name as an acronym for inspiration! Thanks for sharing your writing Brenda 🙏🏼
Brenda~you are so talented....this is amazing and is so perfect to describe Graham. He is truly a blessing to all those that he has touched...we are blessed 💖
Brenda~you are so talented....this is amazing and is so perfect to describe Graham. He is truly a blessing to all those that he has touched...we are blessed 💖
Thanks for your comments...not so sure about talented though❤🙏
So fun! All true.
Thank you for your comment❤🙏
This is graham too a tee beautiful words for an amazing man. He is an angel guiding us all. Congrats on this wonderful poem❤️
Thank you❤🙏
OMG Brenda that was fabulous!!! You used the words so wisely to spell out Graham's name and you described him as he truly is. A wonderful genuine young man. We all love Graham.
Thanks. I wrote this a good while ago. I did poems with all my grandkids names too. We sure all do love him❤🙏
Brenda so creative and so true of who Graham is…🙏
Your poem is spot on!
Thank you ❤🙏
What an amazing poem Brenda ❤️
Thanks...was worried...lol. ❤🙏
That definitely describes Graham. He is a true inspiration who has touched us all. 🥰🥰
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Great job! He is ALL that!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks❤🙏
Brilliant Brenda. 🤟❤️
Thank you❤🙏
Love this!!!!?
Thank you❤🙏...was leery about posting this!!
I like the way you did it. I was leery about posting because I thought It might upset him. He is humble and doesn’t like or want the attention.
Exactly
Thank you❤🙏
Thank you so much....❤🙏
Thanks and you're welcome...wasn't going to post this...lol ❤🙏
I’m in!
Im SO hesitant because I have not put pen to paper like this since high school days but why the heck not!
THE NOISE
I hear it in the quiet times
I feel it in the loud times
That noise that surrounds me
Is it time to let it go?
It decides if I’m good enough
It plants doubt within me
What if I just let it pass?
What would happen then?
I’m fearful of letting it go
Left to my own opinions
What will I compare myself to?
It’s the only way I’ve known
Beautifully written Bek 🙏🏼🔥
Absolutely! Why haven’t we awoken ( is that even a word?) the emotion that caused us to write or draw or do things that came so easy to us when we were younger? Thank you Graham for stirring this emotion in a lot of us and encouraging us to try new things or reignite talents that have lain dormant for quite a while!!
I love this. It sounds like something amazing is about to happen.
Bek. Beautiful beautiful. Well said !! You know what you want to say !! I am so proud of you. Keep up the good work. Sending you my prayers love and Blessings.
Thanks Patty, you're very kind.
Bek, this is beautiful!
Yup that noise
we gotta let it go
Yes...Bek It is time to let go....you are worth it💝
Let it go! The silence is glorious! Love this!
It’s time to stop listening. ❤️🙏
I hear you Bek ..... I understand as you have written it so beautifully.
Love that idea of hearing it in the quiet and in the noise!
I know it is dark and I don’t know if this is right for this challenge, but I’m jumping off the cliff of my comfort zone and sharing:
The floorboards creak, the doorknob squeaks
The blankets shuffle, close your eyes tighter
“Shhhhh be quiet, you’ll wake the others”
Innocence gone, you’re no child no more
Years later no worth, new relationships, same patterns
“Shut your mouth, you’re no good”
Your head connects with the wall before you fall
Empty promises, endless lies, he never changes
Will you open your eyes, before you die?
Run away and hide until you find your pride
No one is coming to save you
Do the work, know your worth
Stand up for yourself and have self-respect
You are a victim no more
Head up warrior girl, no one will ever take advantage of you again
Laurie ~ this couldn’t have been easy for you to write but you’ve expressed beautifully
your heart’s journey to become the triumphant warrior girl that you are💝
Thanks Cindy 🙏🏻 No, it was not easy to post, but I let go of the guilt and shame over it and it doesn’t control me anymore. If it helps someone else who may struggle with something similar, it is worth sharing ♥️
Good job Lauri!
Laurie ! Beautiful writing!! Listen!! You are a beautiful beautiful person you know your feelings and how you want your life!! I am so proud of you my friend!! Sending you prayers and blessings
Wow nicely said. What courage you have to put this into words Laurie. I can’t relate in some aspects of this. You truly hit it in the head.
You did it beautifully! Laurie, wow I am so thankful you shared your heart!
Nothing is wrong. You are not wrong! You are strong! You are brave! A warrior! You are loved! ❤️❤️❤️
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I am so proud of you, you written it so beautifully and so grateful that you shared to us.❤️🙏❤️
Laurie………….well done!🤗
Lost Shadow
The day I lost you was the day I lost myself, my better half, I loved you so much I could breathe you in. We were one we were inseparable, we didn’t need conversation, we knew each other’s thoughts and feelings.
Miss our morning walks where we could see our shadows together, our morning talks that could go on forever,our evenings together falling asleep next to you feeling your heartbeat and the comfort of your rhythmic breathing.
Now I take my morning walk alone and think of our life together and know you are gone forever and that shadow now is just my own.
This is beautiful! Good job!
Halons !! So beautiful. You can still dream!! God is with you and he will keep your husband in your heart forever. ! I understand a lot what you are going through! I lost my husband a few years ago and I still dream about him. He was the love of my life !! My heart is so sad for you! Sending you prayers and Blessings. !!❤️ Halina
What a beautiful sentiment to your husband know he is with you always i your heart & thoughts🙏🏻❤️
Thank you for sharing. Beautiful
Awww...Halina. You touched my heart. I wish you still had your other shadow.❤
This was awesome, Halina! You are a talented writer!!
Halina, such a moving expression of the heartfelt love for your husband....I felt all of your feels~ beautifully written💖
Halina, I read this last night but didn’t respond b/c I didn’t want to go to sleep crying. I am at a loss of words and you know that I am feeling your pain. This so beautifully written. Keep your special memories in your heart and know that he is always with you 🥰
Love ya, my Chicago friend. 😘now I need to go find a tissue
This is beautiful Halina!
Halina, that was BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! What heartfelt tribute to your soulmate? I feel your pain in those words. Tears!!
Halifax, tears are flowing. This is really beautiful ❣️
So sorry that darn autocorrect changed what I typed for your name. ❤️❤️
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I feel your pain Halina! I haven't lost a spouse. But I have lost my parents and my sister in law that was as close as a sister. I am so sorry for your loss!! I loved your poem. It made me cry and bring out feelings that I have felt before.
God bless you Halina
LIFE HAPPENS WHILE MAKING OTHER PLANS
Life happens while making other plans
So cliche
Spot on
Retirement a world of dreams,plans to come
Babies on the way, travel, projects
The world “ my oyster”
But God’s plan
Became
His plan in place of mine
Difficult to accept
But now is as it should be
Acceptance the difference
My own Time Has Come put on hold
For awhile
And that is ok
Because the Time Has Come
For this special woman
I am blessed to call Mom
To be given beautiful days
Experiences to enjoy
Memories to be made
Cindy,
Thank you for sharing. My prayer for you is in the midst of 'being on hold' there are abundant blessings, even better than what you could imagine or ask for, sprinkles throughout your days.
Much love, strength, grace, peace and joy be upon you and your mom.
Deborah~Thank-you for your very kind words. I appreciate you taking the time to respond.🙏🏼💞
I love this, Cindy. You have put a lot on hold to care for your mom and make her days beautiful. I hope you find beauty in them, too.
Thank-you, Cathey
I find laughter is good medicine and we do tend to laugh a lot.
I’m totally out of my comfort zone here….I am a numbers gal through and through🤣
Cherish these days and the memories. I lost my mom 15 years ago and still miss her everyday. 🙏❤️
I’m sorry for your loss. These days are very special no doubt🙏🏼💞
Thats so beautiful Cindy❤🙏
Great writing Cindy. Life is so hard and throws us so many curves. Your Time Will Come!
Thank-you, Donna💖
Cindy, your mom is so blessed to have you in her life. Keep making your beautiful memories 😘
Thank-you, Vicky...today was a good day. We had lots of laughter😊💖
You expressed yourself very well Cindy!!! Was quite BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!
Thank-you, Kathleen💖
Beautiful Cindy !
Thank-you, Irene💖
Very nice Cindy!
Thank-you, Anne
First time I have ever written something like this....
We have to start somewhere. Great job! This is my first time for a lot of things!
I love this Ms. Cindy ❤️I was listening last Saturday on live chat with Graham . Sweet memories you are doing.🙏❤️
Thank-you, Lucy
NEW LIFE
As the days grow short and darker
She stares at her child
Tears going down her cheek
Tasting like the ocean
Holding her one last time
What will she think when she’s older?
Will she grow up hating me?
My love is strong for her
The rain hisses as it hits the ground
This is it my child
I love you to the moon and back
Your new life will be so much better;
I promise
No more tears I have
They’ve all fallen into the sea
Angels will protect my princess
She is loved and cared for
More than I could ever do
I love you my child.
Wow Cheyanne. Thank you for sharing this powerful window into your heart.
Cheyanne. Thanks for sharing this!! It’s beautiful I can feel the love you have for your child in your words !! You are amazing. Sending you prayers and blessings and my love
So touching! I can hear your heart’s tears.
Very moving. 🙏
So so beautiful!
As a mom with a daughter and granddaughter across mandated entrapments and not knowing what is ahead
Your poem is so very powerful and I can relate in many ways. Thank you for sharing.
I agree with Deborah. It made me have tears in my eyes. I also have a daughter, actually two daughters, but one I Don’t see you often and a granddaughter that I miss so much! Hoping that changes very soon.
Cheyanne…wow such a powerful writing and I respect you for sharing your heart with us.🙏
So beautiful ❤️🙏
This challenge makes my heart so happy. I love helping people see that they are capable of putting words to their feelings. So many amazing responses! Can't wait to see what the rest of the month brings - you'll all be writers by September. Here's my contribution:
The Monster Under the Bed
Fear is the monster under the bed
who will eat you if you step out.
He cowers in the dark ready to pounce
if you move or breathe or even twitch.
The longer you lie and the harder you try
the more ferocious and hungry he becomes.
He’s not real; you created him,
made him immense, terrifying with your runaway angst.
It’s time to let that inner child sleep
and dream sweet fairy tale dreams,
then awaken, grow forward and destroy that monster
with a sword of courage and faith.
Your new fearless life begins now.
You are one of my heroes,Cathey. You have encouraged me and helped my monster put on a muzzle. It has been loud but when I talk to you he shuts the H*** up.
Lucinda they will not let me hit the like button I too agree with you Ms. Cathey help me tremendously. ❤️🙏
Aw, this touches my heart in a huge way, Lucinda. Maybe sometime I'll share where this poem came from, but I'm so glad it resonated with you. ❤
My hero I can’t push the like buttons 100 times. You helped me to step out of my comfort zone , you always encouraged me , I can go on and on so I stop for now I am not going to write you a book . I am so grateful for our friendship and for always helping.❤️🙏
Hello Lucy I like it so touching Mabuhay! God bless
Thanks Elisa 🙏❤️
You were ready to take the step so give yourself and God the credit! I just held your hand a time or two. You make being your friend so easy! 💕
Thank you Cathey I had a hard time to get over it .It was hard
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Hola Lucy! Como esta usted amiga Mabuhay it is a small world for both of us.We need to give a credit to GW for creating this community where many people from all over the world meet and share and comment
Cathey!! Love this. Reminds me of my childhood!! Thanks for sharing this with us. Sending you my love. Prayers and blessings.
Thank you, Patty! 💕
Beautiful ! ❤️
Thank you, Elizabeth! Hope you are still enjoying your travels!
Cathey you write so well. Your words just flow. You to have encouraged me to open up and shut the door a little quieter so the monster stays quit and doesn’t hear a peep.
I had to slay the monster a little over a year ago and I don't let him take over anymore. I just ride the waves and wait for God to show me the next one to catch. Hmmm....maybe there's a poem in there about surfing - lol! Keep writing, Shari!
Wonderful Cathey! I just finished a session with a 10 year old and we discussed her fear monster! We all have them even as adults.
How awesome - thanks for sharing that, Tricia. We sure do still let them back under the bed, don't we?
This strikes a chord with me Cathey! I can remember thinking there were monsters in my bedroom as a child - sadly sometimes it was real.
I think we've all had those times when our fear became bigger than reality. I'm sorry your reality was big and scary all by itself, Carole. 💕😢
Love Love Love this! Give fear a kick in th a$$ ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you, Jan!
Sorry if I offended you with my language. Got carried away. ❤️
Not at all! 😂
The monster under the bed...grow forward and destroy...courage and faith....you always choose the right words!
Thanks, Cindy. This was a personal challenge for me to do something different. I don't know how different it ended up, but the journey to choose a topic and dissect it was different for me. Glad you related!