A place to show my work
A lonely bird flies high and looks around.
Performing a perfect melody,
All stop to hear such a lovely sound,
They were happy, such a remedy.
Its notes danced softly, wild and free,
For now, the bird was not lonely.
Embracing the joy of harmony.
With every note, it soared high and boldly.
My heart beats quickly, racing with each thump.
Emotions swirling in a warm embrace.
I feel alive in this moment’s glow.
I battle with my thoughts on a daily basis,
A whirlwind of whispers in a quiet space.
Shadows of doubt dance in my mind,
Searching for clarity, hoping to find.
Yet in the chaos, a flicker of light,
Guides me through darkness, into the bright.
With each wave of struggle, I stand and I fight,
For peace in my heart—the true inner might.
Beneath the silent rain, I hide my pain,
Each falling drop a memory I can’t restrain.
The restless wind whispers secrets of the past,
Echoing broken dreams, I thought would never last.
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* I wandered into the forest looking for my lost dog and stumbled upon a clearing where people’s forgotten dreams grew like flowers.
In a world so bright,
You shine like a star,
But deep down I see,
You’re hiding who you are.
Behind a smile,
A story untold,
Yearning for truth,
A heart brave and bold.
So take off the mask,
Let your real self show,
For being yourself,
Is the best way to grow.
Teacher
supportive, knowledgeable
inspiring, supporting, teaching
instructor, mentor, tutor, facilitator
educating, mentoring, guiding
inspiring, dedicated
Educator
When voices rise, I feel unsafe,
Uncertain of what to do next.
Tears gather quietly in my eyes.
Anxiety surges, overtaking every thought.
Nothing so far has soothed me.
I want to run, to escape,
But I must stay—my work remains unfinished.
Messages from home stir new worries,
Nowhere to hide, not even for a minute,
I call someone—at first, they dismiss me, but eventually, they come around.
Still, feelings linger, though they slowly fade,
But they are not truly gone,
I need to hold on, to see how the rest of the day unfolds.
I will call my therapist.
Timeless moments are passing us by,
Need to stop and take the moments in,
Breathe deep the beauty, let our spirits fly.
The never-ending battle of thoughts crashed through my head.
Why can’t I stop them from
Invading my mind, like a relentless storm?
They swirl and they clash, leaving me in dismay,
I long for a moment of peace, for them to just go away.
But amidst the chaos, I find a glimmer of light,
A strength within to continue the fight.
I harness the power of my own inner calm,
And slowly but surely, I find a healing balm.
I was blinded by my pride,
That you were true to me, I couldn’t abide,
Now I am subdued since you have ruined my reputation,
I yearn for privacy, which I feel that I will never have again.
Contrary to your belief,
I am stronger than you think,
still hanging on,
though edges may fray,
each storm makes me blink.
With scars like my armor,
I rise from the fall,
a spirit unbroken,
I stand through it all.
So doubt if you must,
but my heart will not break,
for deep in my being,
I know what’s at stake.
Blank slate to create
Many ideas swirl in me.
Not sure what to do.
Acknowledging my mistake,
Promising to make it right,
Opening my heart,
Letting go of my pride,
Only seeking forgiveness,
Genuine in my intentions,
Yearning for your understanding.
The peace that you feel,
A calm you never want to steal,
A truth that time can’t conceal.