My journey through this world and how I see things….
Smiles and laughter realized again Deep in my soul, they still exist Despite the heartbreak and pain I remember what I dismissed. Wordsmith of stories and poems Decades spent writing them all - Conveying different emotions - One second up high, the next I fall. Did you happen to notice what was missing?… Continue reading Flawed Heart
Rise Above Years have since come and gone When I childishly looked at the world - Then, age and realism dawned Causing my foolish heart to unfurl. A thirst to want to love and be loved, Was seemingly quenched And old ideas were proved wrong Lies poured and left me drenched. It would seem my… Continue reading Rise Above
When you're a little kid, everything seems so simple and the only thing that you need to worry about is whether to watch this cartoon or that. Of course, I do come from the age of Nintendo and Saturday Morning Cartoons. Instead of playing with an iPhone, I was outside with my brother and playing… Continue reading Skills That I Learned From Grief
Gazing at the clock and into the mirror, It's difficult not to notice, I'm not the same. My life's experiences upon my face shown clearer, Choices made - good or bad - I accept the blame. Pain, laughter, tears, and smiles infused on my face - Every line tells a hidden story that is… Continue reading Abundant Advice
Though it seems it took no time, Gorgeous planet, here we are - Its beauty completely sublime. A strange truth, staring at the stars - We're all here on borrowed time. © Susan M. Reed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRLJscAlk1M Video by Prince Ea
Snow The snow comes again, Weight making the branches groan. Cold creaking my bones. © Susan Reed In response to the Weekly Photo Challenge - Seasons.
As you get older, there are certain moments from your youth that you reflect upon and revisit. Those moments that truly stuck with you. Words that have been said and certain events that took place. I think quite often about time that has long since passed. I remember the things and lessons that people taught me.… Continue reading I Remember…
An ordinary man With an ordinary grin Tall and gangly Confident spark in his eyes The soul that lurks inside Is kind and gentle His smile embodies this People look on him with contempt The ordinary man With the ordinary grin Is looked on by some Judging him unattractive Observing this man… Continue reading Ordinary Man
These Seven Words are a promise. In essence, don't be afraid of change but don't forget how you got to where you are now. And as you keep moving, show others compassion - even those that don't seem to deserve it. Often times, they are the ones that need it the most. Love to you all,… Continue reading Seven Wonders
Good morning, everyone! Normally, after I've finished creating a piece of poetry, I'll post it up here for you to read without anything said beforehand. Not so much today. I wanted to throw you guys out some warnings. This particular post is in response to the #DearDepression tag that was written to encourage awareness for… Continue reading The Graveyard
Focal Breeze 