Feeling blessed and emotional
Grateful… and some sadness
And allowing it all to be what it is….
A quick poem….
My “prayer” for this year….
This year I desire
To give more to me
To be kinder
More loving
And way more happy
To treat myself with the love
I so freely give
And to know that my dreams
Aren’t too big to live.
I want to smile
From the depths of my soul
Go places, do things
Beyond my prominent role
To live big and bold
And not just exist
To reclaim the me
I abandoned and miss
To finally release the urge to compare
To know full acceptance within not out there
To let myself shine in the places I hide
To honor the me that’s cowering inside
To dethrone fear, thank Jay for that one
To complete the projects I’ve only begun
To honor my body, my gifts, and my health
To show myself daily I care for myself
To show more compassion on days I need grace
To get in front of the camera
Not just voice, show my face.
To do it for me not so friends can approve
Follow through on my projects,
make the next move.
I know that this year can’t be same as before
Because I’ve lived less and I’m ready for more
This is no declaration of promises… change
No bday resolutions as I update my age
Just an awareness that I’m not the same as before
Too much has transpired
Swapping less for much more
Through loss and remembering
New friendships and moments
The old me + new me
Such vital components
A shift is occurring not all in one night
Life lessons and moments are setting things right
Happy Birthday to me
It’s 1 AM, Love. Goodnight.
Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist
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