I DECIDE

I was thinking about all of the struggle and turmoil that gets reported to us each day. I was reminded that each person gets to choose his or her identity and quality of life, even when others vie so hard to take control

This poem is dedicated to each of you, dear readers. May you recognize your ownpower, rights and choices:

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Things may happen
In the world around me;
But I decide
Who I’m going to be.

Tragedy tries
To steal joy away;
But that is mine
To choose every day.

Fear does its best
To destroy my peace;
But I hold fast;
With courage that won’t cease.

Unhappy news
Intrudes on swift wings;
But I refuse
To hear what it brings.

The power is mine
To live well and strong;
I am the one
Who sings my own song.

Published by lifehelps

I am like a rich tapestry, full of texture and color. I'm a musician, composer, poet, gardener, homemaker and friend. I worked as anLCSW for 22 years; as a socialworker for 26 years all told. Before that, I was a rehabilitation teacher. My passion is to come alongside others; to empower and bless them. That is why you will find plenty of variety in my blog. Two very important things to know about me is that I am a life-long learner - An explorer and sojourner. I also belong to the Lord Jesus...now, before you get tweeked out: I am not saying I am "religious." There is a huge difference between all of the rules and empty practice that often gets associated with Christianity and the kind of life that comes from being in a relationship with the loving God. May you find encouragement, inspiration, insight, good ideas and a laugh or two as you read my posts and comments. View more posts