HOLD TO PROMISE

Promise is a wonderful treasure, Precious and delicately formed. She’s to be valued beyond measure; Protected from theft and harm.   Plenty would seek to steal your blessing, As innocent as they might seem. So brazenly without redressing; Unashamed of killing a dream.   Don’t let them come near your heart and soul With their

PLEASE DON’T MAKE EXCUSES

This was inspired by a “rant” I read earlier.  My experience is that people often mean well, but have no idea about the pain they cause when they step in to “help.”   Please don’t make excuses for me. If people ask, just smile; Let me answer for myself, Even if it takes a while.

INTEGRITY

I look in the mirror. The one looking back at me Is not lied to easily; She knows me too well. I hear my own voice. The one who is listening Knows every whisper of truth Even in secret. Even when others Say that I am someone else; Think that I don’t understand, My inward