My writings

 

Just thought I'd share some writings.

 

If I don't who will? 

 I put my heart into everything I do.

I give not for recognition, not for notoriety, but because I care.

When I tell you "I love you," you can be guaranteed I mean that 

    with every part of my heart. It's never said to just be said.

I help with everything I possibly can.

    Even if I am exhausted, sick or feel like my own life is a mess.

    I help because I know how it feels to have none.

I pay attention to details, because it's those little things that mean the world to me,

     and I rarely ever seem them returned to me.

Honestly, if I don't  who will?

I work hard to manage my own overwhelm and negativity;

    only to be ambushed by that of others.

No matter how much something or someone means to me,

    I face a great deal of negative input. I manage that too, as well as I can.

If I don't, who will?

 

Who will keep up with birthdays, anniversaries, likes or dislikes?

Who will remember your conversation;

    your favorite flower, color or number?

Who will hear the chaos and need to talk, in your off-the-cuff, "I'm ok, or I'm fine?"

Who will listen and share experiences 

    when life seems a little overwhelming?

Who will get the coffee pot going, and make time 

    to talk, cry, laugh or reminisce? 

Who will be there when you don't know what to say,

    or even what's wrong - just to work through it?

Who will be there with no expectations and no judgement?

 

If I don't, who will?

 

Because that's who I am.

 I love with my whole heart, until I can't.

I go above and beyond for people, even when it's not returned.

I give so many chances and the benefit of doubt.

Because that's who I am.

Even when situations and circumstance show me, time and time again, that's who you are.

When no one knows, remembers or cares about the details I find so important, that's who you are.

When you can't hear the desperation in a voice needing a release, that's who you are.

When you can't imagine or understand why I do what I do,

That's who you are; But that's not who I am.

 

Your Tribe 

Who is in my tribe? 

Who can you call anytime of the day, or night when you just feel you can't go

    another day day without getting something off your chest? 

Who can you tell everything to without having to watch your

    your words, tone, or omit parts that will become judged?

Who can you call on to lift your spirit, remind you of your value, and still be honest with you?

Who's there when life is so crazy, 

    and you need to talk through something for 49th time because it still feels unresolved?

Who can you share recipes, heart breaks, experiences and the smallest details with;

    yet they know because you're sharing, you care as much as they do?

Who's there to celebrate your achievements, without throwing in a hefty dose of negativity?

 

When the world feels heavy 

There are days the world feels so heavy for some,

    this can be individual days or many strung together.

The collective of humanity has become very selfish and lacks in common decency and courtesies. 

Too many have neglected the Golden Rule and live in the era of instant gratification. 

Sadly, people get used and items are cherished.

This is difficult for those who have not become hardened by the world and circumstance. 

On those days you can't find heart, 

    you can't find peace,

    and everything feels wrong;

that's when you pray, even if you don't know what to say. Ask God to hear your heart.

Then, find something to keep your hands busy, and let God handle you are struggling with.

 

When the world feels heavy,

pray up and keep your hands busy.