2017

2017

I sit in front of the mirror
wonder how to describe 2017
what comes to mind is courage
God has given me a gift
it has brougt me so far
poems had deep feelings
maybe words masked pain
thinking I am Charlie
need advice from Lucy
on how to truly live

One poem aptly named
a 12:2 blog was my courage
"Gilded Living" published quietly
hoping this is the life
instead it was simpler
posting on my own blog
loving words differently
ability to hear encouragement
learned to take it with grace
became a role model
passion projects worked on
and people loved me for it

my words ever so important
3 days of work and voila
my testimony was born
it felt so hard to write
As my baptism paper emailed
quick nerves, happy tears
my friend Melissa alongside
"you can do this breathe"
believe in yourself
walking out of the water
a new woman this summer
having courage to share online
a post so toughfor me
not many people knew
they made me feel normal
when I felt out of place

God said to me get out of
your comfort zone
try new things and smile
read poem out loud at 12:2
go to alive at five and
get a free meet and greet
a photo reminds me to be bold
bold enough to join womens group
women to relate to
bold to go to church on sundays
making a journey of it
such a positive change of pace
saying yes to friends, God
grateful to have Zalooms invite me
sundays are more amazing

through a few sudden deaths
sickness turns to triumph
baby girl made lives brighter
new beginnings outside
with a greater appreciation inside
im a little better
and hope to be amazing in 2018