Diving in...

One step away from the light
cold hands hesitantly reaching out

Fingers exposed now
the warmth of its rays shocks my senses
I retract
Pull in...
Hide in my shell -
this comfortable and predictable place of mine.

I'll take a break...
let the shock and adrenaline subside...
and once again
these hands will pull away from this form
and out towards His.

Slowly.

Breathing in...

and out...

and in again...

til I find the courage to just do it...

to jump in

Let the light like a cool rain

Shock my senses til I'm awake again

Happy Birthday to You

July 17th.
I was reminded of you today.
And then a pang of pain resounded in my heart
The patch ripping open for a chance moment
As I thought of you

Where are you now? I wonder

3 years and counting...
But what does it matter?
You are not who I thought you were
You never were
Could you ever be?

But for today
I wish you well
Good tidings
Health and happiness
from the ones you left behind

Happy Birthday

Over Yonder Hill (A new day awaits)

Slowly, I take in the surroundings.

Breathe in the air.

Breathe out the anxiety



Is it the right thing to do?



In the quiet of sunset,

with the gentle breeze blowing,

the trees wave their farewells.

And I prepare.

My mind

My heart

My hopes

My nerves

For what lies ahead

.

This is the right thing to do.

I'm sure of it