Photo by Khadeeja Yasser on Unsplash During a contemplation last week, I realized how fortunate I’ve been to have been surrounded by love my entire life. I took that for granted for most of my life, not realizing how special it was. During this contemplation, I had several revelations I would like to share. When…
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Riding The Waves Of Grief
The celestial surfboard that is love Image by https://www.freepik.com/author/wirestock Grieving is Soul at play, or more specifically, soul surfing. As Soul, we ride the waves of grief among its crests and valleys. We immerse ourselves in the thrill of it and rejoice in the immensity of love crashing in upon us. As well as the overwhelming emotional pain that consumes us. We…
An Imperfect Perfectionist
Fighting to find fleeting memoriesLike ghosts, they pervade her dreamsThey escape when she awakesLeaving her nothing left to claim Left alone with her imaginationExploring her heart for any inspirationFinding dissatisfaction in every actionDesperately seeking a spiritual transaction Disturbing to her that she received so selfishlyGifts provided propheticallyGranted by God for her spiritual benefitShe’s become an imperfect…
The Day Before, The Day After
A sequel This article is a sequel to Going Back Home. The Day Before The day before I left for my trip home to Chicago I had grave reservations. I almost backed away from the trip, afraid to face what was surely going to be tough times. I would be constantly reminded of the person that…
Your Shadow on the Wall
Dancing in the dark I’m just another ghostIn this lonely ghost townSearching for what I’ve lostHoping to avoid a meltdown Streets that once contained substanceNow avenues of by-gone memoriesOozing ethereal persistenceNo longer resembling terrestrial reality I drift among the pictures hungUpon the hallway wallsWhere many songs were sungWhen your touch was my cure-all Now it’s…