So far, from now on…

Through many dangers toils and snares

I have already come

I have gained wisdom

From the lessons of life

Very blessed am I

My eyes scan, search and study

My ears listen

And my words are more careful now

Words can burn like timber

Or build like wood and stone

Wanting this next phase of life

To be filled with awe and wonder

To heal and build up

As I scan my memories

I remember the wild animals

Growing up with them all around

What a unique thing to do

Soccer and performing arts

Four brothers, myself the youngest

We were a vital tribe

Filled with wild inspiration

We made a difference

Rescuing and releasing

I sung and danced and acted my way

I lost myself in art

I got married

I had 3 daughters

I got divorced

I have 6 grandchildren

Life moves fast forward

The rear view mirror gets dimmer

Good times, hard times

Lessons from it all

I learn too much the hard way

But these times have produced solid friendships

I met a man who intrigued me like no other

He opened the window

And showed me his world

And oh what a world he has built

Filled with friends and family

Laughter and song

Not to mention tennis

He gave me back my strength

He sings to me all day long

I’ve never laughed so much

What a partner in life

What a privilege to be loved

What I’ve learned

It’s not right to tell people

What they should do

That’s for them to decide

When given a choice to be right or kind

Choose kindness

It is best to set a guard at the door of your mouth

Don’t believe people when they put you down

Believe in yourself even when no one else does

Your opinion doesn’t really matter

Keep it to yourself

When you could divide

Unite instead

Watch your thoughts

They will float by on the River of your mind

Your thinking about them

Is not necessarily right

Better to observe them with curiousity

This is the hardest

Try not to let the people you love

Break your heart

Never make others do anything

Encourage them if they seek it

Just be present

Especially in the moment with yourself

I have learned that only nature

Creativity and love make you happy

It’s hard work living right

When I see my children I am blessed

For they are all three thriving

They are a strong unit that makes a difference

My grandchildren fuel me

Like gasoline

Without them and my girls

I am running on empty

Even with all my blessings

I cannot be disconnected for long

Without feeling depleted

It’s the power of my love

They hold my future in their hands

How will I be remembered

What lessons can I instill

All I want is for them to be happy

For me

I want it all

All that God has for me

I want to create on a scale I have never attempted

I want to feel the power of love

I want to be a conduit

Of kindness and inspiration

For this is it

Doesn’t matter anymore what people think

It matters what I think

And I think it’s going to be beautiful

Think I am finding my new tribe

Some already in place

Others yet to be revealed

How exciting will this adventure be

Bring it on Universe

Open my eyes that I may see wonders untold

And that I may reveal what I find

Thank you my friends

Thank you my family

Thank you my Johnny

I am so blessed to have you on my journey

May I be a blessing to all of you

May my light increase

May my forgiveness be swift

Anytime I need to let go

May I find more goodness this year

Then in all the years before

And remember

When you panic

When you are in pain

It is an opportunity

For you to go deep inside

And heal the past

Not an excuse to lash out in fear

Don’t be afraid

Open your heart

And let love in

……………………………………

Thank you for reading my little tale

May this day bring all I know and love

Beauty and hope

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