Reclaim

 A little piece I wrote about 2020. We went from reclaim to reclaimed. It happened in our own way and time. 

reclaim

reclaim the impacts we have

self-care isn't selfish

who are we really stands out

our voice artistically one

make it scientifically important

how we see versus what we seek

faith turning into faithful moments

who we believed we aren't 

rediscover hobby once loved

ways of connecting with people

the art of cooking at home

reading with fun in mind 

nature helping lift our spirits

what we love about ourselves

rethink about habits to break

media we consumed weekly

little ways our money left

cost of spaces filled up

friendships that really mattered

render old into new creations

helping not just at the holidays

art being a tool for positivity

take a vacay escape reality

binge watch as we waited

ultimately said yes to 100% real

how much did we read

news filtered on the daily

second guessing every verse

life giving and changing

placing one quote on repeat

uplift on cloudy days

it began with redesigns

deleting apps and photos

unsubbed from countless emails

time began to simplify

one by one removed

let what matters rise

maybe all eco-friendly changed

baby steps have seen brightness

how care became therapeutic

teach new ways towards sustainability

whole ideas created single use

reuse is cool and waste less

at the end of the chaos

reclaimed so much

power to believe in ourselves

power to organize our lives

power to embrace quiet moments

power to find our own voice

power to smile and be kind

Becca Joy

Look Armored

Look Armored

how many times do you put on outfit

there's nothing too special

oh I have heaps of choices now

but it feels weird today

what I see gets twisted around

positively sees too much

hear praise of this label

ebbs and flow creek on the right

you could spend all day watching

identifying every last species

nature allows simplicity

idea little words mean lots

sometimes we call a trees real name

grace upon our current likes

tell me away from the mirror

rattle off tags on garments

easy right you have 30 seconds

now name 12 people and achievements

upload not sponsored by

retrace from concept to reality

there image changing so fast

price does not add up

it seems easy to guess

how much a shirt is worth

money leaving account soon

thrift and sale off limits

grand totals make you happy

only for a brief second

love has seen grand closets

look books in magazines

red carpets at awards

logos on almost everything

why is it hard to love ourselves

maybe the 1st step is happiness

ways to see people today

take off the armor ready 

see worthiness appear

pride beats ego never

shown bravery inside

buy at a cost fit in well

times an outfit can speak

who decides on wear it goes

maybe you're the special one

love is unbranding me and you

Becca Joy 

Camp

Camp

what is always around

maps and compasses north

point out correct direction

whomwe go towards

building skills along

ready to seek east

wake up chasing sweetly

making rustic feel glampy

here scheduling paces slow

Where she'll pick wild flowers

dance with coffee cup full

no regrets for midnight pizza

staying by shore too long

handmade smores a 10 right

rules are on vacation

bracing for fun this trip

lost is truly found

our circles become great

we bottle confidence now

expect a refill smartly

alone with her insecurity

looking up the stars grow

her grounded mind wanders

the last supper comes to view 

it reflects where little smiles

breaks bread and laughs 

camp misses every unfiltered photo 

Becca Joy 

Letters of Gratitude

Letters of gratitude

sometimes all you need is...

that facetime you needed so much

to hear a voice calm waves down

someone you met a while ago and

it clicked right away

is one text away during tough emotions 

being one phone call to listen

not speak quite so loud

make time for each other now

wonderful friendship rising up

the pictures lined first wall here

desk sat below in large corner

graced with one incredible quote

you are beautiful popped up

visualize how beauty affects light

thought of ours shining out loud

a debit found true goodness

thanks to your sisterly love

Amen God here and now

sometimes all you need is...

people hanging around

going deeper

being two unique individuals

Becca Joy

Prayers for the moment

Prayers for the moment

Pray for more ways to connect
pray for experiences over things
pray for deeper understanding of verse
pray for loving who we currently are
pray for being opposite of mirror images
pray for looking at places as special
pray for becoming a better you
praying for trying something once
pray for grace in our lives
pray for mistakes to be a part of it
pray for victories as a result
pray for days to challenge that
pray for missing smiles to return
pray for photos to remember togetherness
pray for friends authentic voice
pray for listening beyond hello
pray for always thinking of me
pray for what friends are going through
pray for making amens count
pray for people who live all over
pray for personal growth to happen
pray for dreams being rescued
pray for insert on for the world
pray for insert one for others
pray for insert your own
pray for those whose heart beats bigger
pray for what makes people important
pray for lives to be more peaceful
pray for us to come together as one
pray for those who run our day to day
pray for using skills in purposeful ways
Becca Joy

Gods Kaleidoscope

April 2020

Gods Kaleidoscope

because a passage says hello
rooms built just for them
made of golden threads
our walls drive spaces blank
coming outside reset mind
winds whisper too fast now
fire comes around darkness
water satisfies lands meal
earth grounds pages beat

tent cries asked gracefully
rain nourishes sleepy eyes
bigger amens rise tommorow
who thanks him daily
under the light created
early morning page scribbles
why does a verse jumble
maybe we understand differently

words are glanced upon
taken through messy rooms
cheat sheets camouflage perspective
invisible ink wells float
under layers of resources grand
starting fresh among it all
letters played anchor softly
camping made it feel right

lastly thing matter out here
bravely coming into new place
that's how idea found black light
what came gracefully born
a post out in seconds
heard ways not seen before
a question what do I tell God?

Dear God,
this may not be easy to say. Looking at other items. Not knowing exactly what to think. I have looked deep into your kaleidoscope every day. Blurred more than ever. Getting away was perfect way to recharge. Instead of seeing nothing, I saw everything. Clear on day one. Those moments being in your world matter. I want these to continue.

cost

cost

many lights adorned
hearts made of gold
wealthy more and more then some
big cities swallow up mountains
tall buildings multiply the few
metal and glass shatter across skylines

taxis whisper how small you are
blocks ground floors of steel
places tourist guides rave about
a must see wherever you roam
done below rooftops evaporate
all is heard but silent moments

horns at paces others slow down
steps so fast blocks crumble
here items don't matter one bit
treats are stars in lights
discovering something to love
wanting to step through windows

become part of this great display
money plays peekaboo loudly
big cities spend dollars voice
keep up with trends mirror sings
find yourself rich beyond chips
many talents graced first

Becca Joy

Good

January 2020

Good

how many times can we answer
its too much sometimes right
you don't want to ever say
because good is all I can muster
good might be temporary maybe
besides hello starts dialogue
to really ask "how are you"
the best parts of these 7 days
the not great ups to downs
the different ways to feel

pause and identify underneath
heart and head stay true
what do I show everyday
how do I change it today
let each moment become amazing

waking up phone in hand
one by one apps open up
unlock phone first time
30 minutes later I wake
filled by others worlds
fueled by notifications buzz
forgetting I feel just okay
loving someone else's update
not seeing all my hallelujahs
all the best parts of today

each buzz extends heartbeat
checks feed right away
my inner voice says
what's going to happen wait
keep scrolling passes time
watching it go by quickly
look around just look
post details post pictures
my heart says no
does update get posted

instantly makes you feel better
like that sweater in a closet
a meal that is a love
place phone across the room
charged batteries to last 12 hrs
Am I at 100 percent this second
where do we fall on that
really never spill those secrets
I found good 75 percent richer
amazing 100 satisfactory

it's not the x amount of stuff
it's not typing pin fifty times
it's reading 25 pages tonight
it's turning off Netflix
it's doing what enriches us
it's saying this is what matters

Becca Joy

More

More

braver all the ways we speak
bigger with our ways we inspire
bolder brought in ways never seen
more happiness allows smiles to grow

amazing from point a to present
artsy under no set definition
animated to keep moving imperfectly
more creativity globally reaching

sweet harmony fitting out of the box
simply celebrating who we are
more inspired by those doing so
watching silhouettes go viral


Becca Joy

Her

March 2020. With the census this year. I was thinking about how society looks at
Females. They have to find there own self.

Her

were asked to fill out either or
male or female check mark
seeing that one option you are
does female match our society
here standing out matters less
expected to be dainty feminine
dress up in heels and makeup
look at celebrities image closely
pixels illuminate a moment in time
real sweats and graphic tees

mix it match it modify it
be confident all likes unique
able to say this is who I am
not letting an outfit speak out
love me not always the threads
put together in events code
keepers of impressing others
happily bonding among waves

where the water confuses
dressing trendy how about it
break away more like it
that's not all girls are made of
rescue inside those differences
generate new way for thoughts
crowned behind pretty faces
wardrobes worth an identity
she can be anything today

pretty little boxes lined up
clear spaces grains of sand
smashed into moving castles
tides of courage speak out
having a part of change

Fe makes all the noise
feeling how we really feel
fearless when it matters most
reading featuring her
feet that round each corner

watch before this routes up
how wonderful one is

Becca Joy