Ramblings by Dawn: November 2011

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Angles

so many angles

so many lines

what happened to

sincerity

generosity

honesty

a world of manipulation

to meet our basic needs

a web of confusion

to hide our hearts

so many angles

so many lines

what happened to

love

kindness

compassion

is the world really that bad

or have we created confusion

with angles and lines

a true heart

reaches out

a humble heart

accepts what is offered

a sincere heart

realizes its desires

no more angles

no more lines

no more gimmicks

no more twists

no more turns

your honest heart will do

If we open our eyes and our hearts, we will see what we can do. It is so simple. Yes there are risks, but they are far less treacherous than all the angles and lines we create.

Take a minute. Close your eyes. Concentrate on your heart. Let the love that hides there permeate your mind, your body, your soul. Now open your eyes and reach out. Do what you can do. The rewards will surprise you.

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Dreams

sifting through the pieces

of my broken dreams

searching for parts

to salvage

looking for pieces

that I can reclaim

so many dreams

have gone up in smoke

and there are those

i've simply outgrown

some were lost

by choices i've made

now here i am

wanting a dream

building a purpose

with the foundation

i've laid

so i'm taking small pieces

from my broken dreams

creating a life

starting right here

forgiving my past

changing my ways

and on that day

when my life is done

i will quietly pass

with no regrets

and thankful

for my second chance

I have had many dreams throughout my life. And I have had a precious few that have come true. For those I am grateful. Unfortunately, I have allowed far too many to disappear. Some I have lost because life happened. Others because I didn't fight hard enough. Some because I did not believe in myself and my worth.

What I do know is that I am running out of chances. I cannot get time back. I cannot change what has been. But, I can change me. I can give my dreams the respect and the fight they deserve. So today, I am reclaiming my dreams. Today I begin the fight to reclaim those dreams that define me. Today I make a change.

I may fall and stumble. But, I pray for the courage and the strength to get up and continue on. For those who love me, I ask one thing...get the bandaids ready. I am ready to do this.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Linked

there are hearts

linked to mine

they change my life

they bring me joy

they anchor my soul

they keep my feet

on the ground

they pull me up

when i am down

and when i feel

so all alone

they tug my heart

and spread their warmth

if i try to pull away

they remind me gently

they are here to stay

there are hearts

linked to mine...

As we walk through life and learn to love, we sometimes get hurt. It would be a tragedy to let hurt keep us from loving again. There are those that attach to our hearts for a brief, whirlwind experience. And then, just as quickly they are gone. But, there are hearts that will forever be connected to ours, if we allow it. These are the hearts we should treasure. For these are the hearts that know us best. And these are the hearts that will stand beside us as the world crumbles at our feet.

Friday, November 4, 2011

Time Keeps On Slippin'

another day gone

another moment lost

another missed opportunity

another memory fades

mark my words

mark this day

mark this moment

make your mark

tomorrow you may not wake

today is the day

time is slipping away

change your life today

All too often we get caught up in the daily grind. We seem to believe that we have all the time in the world to change who we are, to become someone better, to change the world. As the song says "Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' into the future". Don't let it slip by. This is the moment you have to change the world. This is the moment you have to to know the meaning of life. This is the moment you have to experience love. Don't let it slip away.