There was so much to be said
There was so much I wanted to say
My throat constricted
I choked and stuttered
My face betrayed
My inner pain
I couldn’t do it
I had to go
I turned my back
And walked away
Author Vonita
Strength In Unity
In this world of pain and sorrow
In this world of bittersweet
Let us shine a light together
Let us hold a gentle flame
To unite and make us stronger
To find strength in unity
We are one, we share the earth
We are connected while we breathe
I Met Someone
I met someone
Who is kind and friendly and wise
Who is encouraging and helpful and nice
I met someone
Who I needed so desperately to meet
Alone
A moment alone
I reconnect
To my breath
And being
And words
And soul
A moment alone
Is all I need
To be at peace
To be made whole
Be Inspired!
Today I will live
With flowers in my hair
Sun on my shoulders
A smile on my face
And eyes looking up
Overflowing
Could I love you more if I tried?
A love that bursts out of me
Filling my heart, my mind, my soul
I could only love you more
If I was granted another
Life
A Reunion that Wasn’t
They were due to arrive. The mother, her son aged twelve and her baby daughter. They came from a distant land, flew across oceans with hope in their hearts. To start a new life. To start afresh.
They were stopped at the gate. We don’t want you here, they were told. You are not welcome, we are sending you back.
Behind the gate and out of sight, balloons and family were waiting. The brightness of the balloons colored the hall. Evoking a happiness that should have been.
And for another day, the balloons bobbed with life.
When All is Lost
A little happiness to go around
A little joy to share
A few words
In season
Can lighten the air
Living Water
I looked with envy
At the seducing images of
Cars
And yachts
Perfumes
Handbags
Shoes
Houses
Horses
Hair
Nails
Fashion
Gold and silver
Until my parched throat
Begged
For living
Water
Into Eternity
I thought of how
I would never hear your voice again
I would never hear you tell me
You love me for one last time
I thought of how
Our hugs had all been hugged
Our words had all been shared
Our memories had all been made
And I wondered how long
Eternity could be
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