You

are important.
are valued.
are loved.

Be yourself. For you--

Are Necessary.

New year, next step.

A new year.
A fresh start.
And much on which to improve.

May we be cleansed, blessed,
And empowered.

And never let anyone tell us we can't.

For their power is in oppression.
And ours in--
Hope.
Trust.
Honor.
Love.

The power of hate

Hate is all-consuming.
It is capable of shaping opinions and causing reactions. It is also a source of power.

Opposing power. Hate hurts only the subject. The object of hate remains as removed as they so choose.

But the one creating hate?

The fire lives within them, consuming and destroying past recognition.

My muse is an actor

watching you working
I love how you look
I love how you speak
I love when you cook
you make magic with wording
you make everyone feel
like they are there, present.
like the drama is real.

Listen

Even if someone has repeated the same thing a million times.

Listen.
For they might not feel heard.

Even if it seems like begging for attention.

Listen.
For they might feel alone.

Even if it seems like gibberish.

Listen.
For sometimes people just want to know they exist.

Blessings

The world gives us blessings. 

Every moment,  every breath.
Everything

We choose to recieve or ignore.

Be observant. Be mindful. Be receptive.

Gardening is hope

Gardening and working outside is hope.

Hope that it will still be there tomorrow.
Hope that we will see the fruits of our labor.
Hope that through this little piece of love, we can enrich the mother who has given us life.

Hope that we may yet still save ourselves.