You will breathe life into whatever you focus on Dear self, I know the mood’s been low— add the bad weather to the mix, the extreme heat, You keep counting bad apples,as if the rot outweighs the orchard.Lately, you forget the quiet good. You forget: your legs still carry you at dawn, running 45 minutes … Continue reading Dear self,
poem
Do not sleep with Worry
Do not sleep with WorryWorry is no good in BedHe will interrupt your slumberSpinning dramas like a webHe will plant seeds in your gardenThey will strangle all you've grownPulling roots up from your flowerbedsTo make room there for his ownHe will take your precious memoriesAnd paint them murky greyHe will meet your inner childAnd send … Continue reading Do not sleep with Worry
Exhaustion
We never yell at each other, no matter how hard it gets. And tonight, we’re having a little celebration—not because things are easy, but because we’re still here. Still standing, still trying. The weight of our struggles sits between us like an unspoken guest at the table. "This being human is a guest house," Rumi … Continue reading Exhaustion
Protection
You've been through the fire, watched the old version of yourself crumble, and from those ashes, you built something sacred. Not a peace that was given to you, but one you had to bleed for,fight for, and pull from a chaos that triedto swallow you whole. This is your peace, earned throughthe storm, crafted by … Continue reading Protection
Today
Hello Ms Ashworth, You have no idea of who I am but I could confirm that you saved me many times... In a weird logarithmic way... Every time I felt the day was dark, your poem somehow found me, and when I read it, it seemed like you spoke to me directly about whatever problem … Continue reading Today
Maturity
It’s okay
By Donna Ashworth
Attention
I paid attention when I didn't get the invite.I paid attention when I didn't get a thank you.I paid attention when a room would go silent when I entered.I paid attention when folks believed lies about me and never asked me.I paid attention when they didn't show up for me.I paid attention when my important … Continue reading Attention
May
May your days be filled with laughterMay your chores complete themselvesMay your mind have time to wanderTo a Sandy beach of shellsMay your morning stretch be gratefulMay your lunch be full of tasteMay your inspiration find youMay no moment go to waste May your lonely days be lackingMay your friendship linger strongMay your thoughts be … Continue reading May
STRONG
When they see you as a strong woman, they think that you do not need anything or anyone, you can bear everything and will overcome whatever happens. That you do not mind being listened to, cared for for or pampered. When they see you as a strong woman, they just look for you to help … Continue reading STRONG
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