Looking Inside

I write poetry on a somewhat regular basis. I have for years.

It helps me vent, process things and it is an outlet for things that I need to say, but don't know exactly how.

I will every once in a while post my poetry in hopes that it might touch someone else, or maybe one day even inspire.

The Reflection

Oh, the beauty of reflection

The light so bright

Showing flaws, as You see them

as pure daylight

How my heart forgets a moment

And my breath forgets to fly

as I gaze upon your beauty

sometimes day, sometimes night

You bring me beauty

You bring me light

You guide my constant

You guide my night

You make stained yesterdays

You guide the cleansing

You bring the wandering

You bring my blessings

I long for you daily

And I dream of you, too

The lack of you cripples

As you gently renew

But your return brings songs

As my heart jumps for joy

Each moment becomes breathless

As you lovingly toy

I pray that whomever reads this today finds God's good grace and His eternal Love. He is more constant than the stars and the moon. He is my inspiration. I thank you for reading! 

Rochelle

Be a Butterfly

I don't know about the individuals in the world, and the opportunities that are presented to each individual, but I feel blessed in sorts...
I feel blessed because, though I have had my handful of tragedies and heartache, I have also had opportunities and joy through the experiences that they have brought.

I have had common tragedies, such as death of loved ones...financial crisis'...loss of trust of friends and family... the pain of making life mistakes, but I have also had tragedies that are uncommon.
I have been hated and resented by majorities because of the 'sins of my father', I have been condemned and abandoned by those that I thought were friends. I have been abandoned by a parent, and left to figure out why I wasn't worthy of love by that parent.
But, with the tragedy, I have found myself and Love from my Creator in the talents and gifts that He has bestowed upon me.

Now I don't claim to be the best at anything, who can?
There is always someone that can out-do another. Those who are beating world records on a daily basis are proof.
But I do believe that my talents are unique. My mind is unique.
I have my own and individual ideas, creations and manifestations for a reason.
Poetry, songs, guitar music, drawing, painting and story writing are my outlets and my talents in one.
I dream that one day my talents will be shared and I will have the opportunity to help another, of shift others to their path of inspiration.

What are your talents? What can you do today to help someone?
Today, in the day that we live in, even common curtesy is a rare sight. Maybe even just a smile at someone will shift their day to create a huge change.

It's a butterfly effect.
Be a butterfly today.