Expect Nothing

Alive with laughter,  

smiles flow freely, 

compliments glimmer like stars,  Something stirs, 

a subtle disquiet beneath the facade, 

a whisper dances, 

just out of sight. 

Chatter swirls like a warm familiar tide, 

sensing something isn't right,  

Joy is fragile, 

ready to fray, 

and every laugh hides an unspoken fight. 

Eyes gleam, 

behind them lies echoes of stories, burdens concealed deep.  

There’s a strange comfort in this embrace, 

an undercurrent pulls at my heart with insistence,  

For within the brilliance of laughter and cheer,  

lies a truth that is quiet, 

too profound to ignore, 

but too loud to hear.

In a paradox I linger, 

both bright and dim,

where joy wears a mask and sorrow learns to dance,  

Expecting nothing,

appreciation plenty.

A space between moments, 

where silence can dwell,  

a connection, 

or deception, 

my heart's under your spell.

Never look back

You are not stuck, 

the path is wide,  

Adventure awaits, 

with dreams inside.  

With each new dawn, 

fresh choices call,  

Rise above the shadows, 

embrace it all.  

For in your mind, 

new thoughts can bloom,  

Like flowers emerging, 

dispelling the gloom.  

Learn something new, 

let curiosity ignite,  

In the depths of your heart, 

step into the light.

Create new habits, 

let passions unfold,  

With courage and grace, 

be brave and be bold.  

All that matters,

is the choices you make,  

Decide today,

For your own heart’s sake.  

Cast aside doubt, 

Don’t linger,

Don't fret,  

The future is yours, 

no need for regret.  

Step into the light,

let your spirit soar,  

Look ahead, 

Never look back,

You don't live there,

anymore.

Imagine a woman

Imagine a woman, 

proud to be,  

In the essence of her femininity,  

Who treasures her stories, 

her journey unfold,  

Her breakages from life, 

mended with gold.  

A woman who carries her own truth,  

Rejecting the burdens of others' uncouth,  

She stands in her strength,

in grace and in light,  

Embracing her spirit with all of her might.  

Envision her trust, 

a reverence profound,  

Listening closely to the whispers around,  

With tender compassion, 

she meets every need,  

Nurturing desires like flowers, 

they seed.  

Imagine her gaze, 

aware of the past,  

A woman who’s walked through shadows, 

amassed,  

With each step she’s taken, 

she’s healed, 

she has grown,  

In the warmth of the present, 

her essence, 

her own.  

Author of life, 

with courage she strives,  

A mover, a shaper, 

where her spirit thrives,  

Refusing to yield but to wisdom within,  

In the dance of her soul, 

she learns how to spin.  

Picture her crafting her sacred embrace,  

Naming her gods, 

in her image and grace,  

Her spirituality, 

uniquely designed,  

A compass for living, 

a pathway aligned.  

Imagine a woman, 

in love with her skin,  

Believing her body holds beauty within,  

Celebrating cycles, 

the rhythm and flow,  

Each mark tells a story, 

each wrinkle a glow.  

She cherishes wisdom, 

with years in her stride,  

Honouring change as a dance, 

not a tide,  

Rejecting the urge to disguise every change,  

Embracing her journey, 

both tender and strange.  

Visualise circles, 

where women align,  

With voices that echo, 

in harmony shine,  

Reminding each other of truths that we hold,  

In the embrace of the feminine, 

fierce and bold.  

Imagine yourself, 

as this woman so true,  

A reflection of strength, 

with a heart ever new,  

In the journey through life, 

find your place in the light,  

As a woman, 

empowered, 

and ready to fight.  

Life made me bold

I wasn't born with a heart of gold,

life done the shaping, made me bold.

I've been through the mill, seen the dark days too,

Climbed out of the shadows, battled through.

Each stumble and fall, a lesson learned,

Each precious tear, a bridge I've turned.

I've fought to find light when the world felt grey,

And learned how to rise at the end of the day.

It's a choice, you see, to keep the heart kind,

When life's tried its best to leave me behind.

To soften the edges where hurt has been felt,

And to believe in the goodness I've dealt.

I've witnessed the reasons, the harshness and pain,

And I've known why compassion will always remain.

I've seen the rough edges and felt the cold breeze,

And the reason why kindness and tenderness appease. 

I've heard the laughter and felt the pain,

I've known life never to feel the same,

Ive felt hurt that cut deep inside,

experienced much sadness and many tears cried.

I refuse to let the darkness win,

and battle on with a bright crazy grin.

Consumed

My heart, 

consumed,

belongs to you, 

my body aches for your touch,

yearning deep, 

this fire in my soul,

I've never loved as much.

I am yours, 

within time's control,

shelter you will find,

within a sanctuary we built,

for both our peace of mind.

Where love holds, 

strong and true,

My only haven, 

is next to you.

Each moment shared, 

a treasured embrace, 

each touch a spark,

that sets my soul ablaze.

A wild and passionate love, 

beyond compare, 

where you are, 

my home is there.

Together bound,

in a radiant light.

My dream, 

my real, 

my forever and more,

A radiant love, 

illuminating my mind.

a deep experience we share, 

When you look inside your heart,

I want you to always find me there.

I refuse

I refuse to lead an unfulfilled life.  

I won’t let fear hold me back,

fear of falling or getting burned.  

I choose to embrace each day,  

to let my experiences shape me,  

to face my fears,  

to open my heart,  

until it transforms into something beautiful...

a guiding light, a promise for the future.  

I dare to embrace whats important 

to live in a way that my journey  

inspires others and leaves a lasting impact.