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245 · Jun 2018
No Hate
Ashly Kocher Jun 2018
The other day
I stood inside
Watching a classroom of children
Walking to the park
I took notice to two little girls
Holding each others hands
That’s not surprising since they were crossing the street
But what I noticed was much more then that of holding hands
The little girls not more the age 7 or 8
One was white and the other was of color
We all can take note
We are born to love each other
Have no Hate
Love is love
Even from a young age
We can all learn from these little girls...
We are born to see everyone the same and have NO HATE...
245 · Feb 2024
Ready
Ashly Kocher Feb 2024
Lost
Unbalanced
Wandering in the dark
Blinded by the future
Nowhere to turn
Out of body experience
Scrambled vision in my mind
Lost connection
No sense of time
Freezing emotions
No tears left to cry
Negative energy
Crossing the line
Look for the change
I’m ready to take flight…
245 · Feb 2021
Past, Present, Future
Ashly Kocher Feb 2021
The past is in the past for a reason
The present is paving the way
The future is where your heading
Just take every step
Day by day
You’ll get there eventually
If you keep your head up and pray...
245 · Jul 2018
Naked Girl in my Mind
Ashly Kocher Jul 2018
A dark shadow
Dancing naked in my mind
A silhouette of a girl
So beautiful and divine
Come closer to me
Let me take a look and see
While you tease me with your **** body
What is this feeling your doing to me?
I think I like it
It’s turning me on
Oh the things the possibilities
As your shadow is taunting me
Please don’t stop
Dancing naked in my mind
Girl, your are so perfect and divine
As you dance for me
Your all mine....
244 · Jun 2021
RISE
Ashly Kocher Jun 2021
Rise through the ashes of a burning fire, your smile and willingness to live, will take out the flames and allow you to pull through putting your best foot forward…
244 · Jul 2019
Company
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
I sit on the patio
Alone as can be
Wishing you were here
Keeping each other company
Only miles apart
Separate us
But our connections
Are always in our hearts
My sister-in-law went back to Florida after we said our Final goodbye to her husband and my brother-in-law. It’s been an emotional weekend.
244 · Oct 2018
Airport of Life
Ashly Kocher Oct 2018
Life is like a busy airport
           Friends come and go
Life has delays or cancellations
          You leave your baggage behind
                ALWAYS
Sit and wait for a fantasy destination
                
                     In the end
You will SOAR high in the sky
                Even if it wasn’t in the expected flight of passage...
244 · May 2019
Abuse
Ashly Kocher May 2019
I created love
In my heart
You ripped it out
Threw it on the ground
Stomp on it
Splatter my blood
Said I wasn’t good enough
We’re done

Abuse...
244 · Sep 2019
Conquer
Ashly Kocher Sep 2019
Concrete faces
Stone cold hands
Chain linked hearts
Solid quick sand
243 · Jun 2018
Breaking down my layers
Ashly Kocher Jun 2018
Looking at me
In pure silence
Speaking volumes without words
As you filter through
Each and every layer of my insides
Breaking them down
To find the true me
Breaking the silence saying...
“Remember who you are (meant to be)”
243 · Nov 2018
Thankful Am I
Ashly Kocher Nov 2018
I
               Am
          Thankful
          Thankful
              Am
                I
         Thankful
                I
             Am
             Am
               I
         Thankful
For
Life
For
Life
With
You
By
My
Side
I
Am
Thankful
Thankful
Am
I
243 · Apr 2021
Ignite your Flame
Ashly Kocher Apr 2021
To walk upon the rocky road
To dim your own flame
Rise up from the ashes you made
Letting your soul ignite and spark
Allowing you to see the paved way
Guiding you to be empowered each and everyday...
243 · Feb 2021
Shadow Moon
Ashly Kocher Feb 2021
She embodies her shadow that follows beside her everyday, yet not always visible, in the darkness she stays, stepping up to the moon’s edge of her gleaming eyes paving the way through her own souls shadow in the mirrored universes foul play...
Ashly Kocher May 2018
A little over 1 month since my 500th write
I’ve written another 100 poems
This is crazy and out of sight
How does my mind work, you ask?
I can’t explain
I gather a word or thought and let my brainwaves make a change
It’s usually on the spot, raw and unedited
Sometimes doesn’t make sense or does it?
My mind works in mysterious ways
Sometimes I surprise myself some days
I hope you enjoy my writings I create
I have now over 600 poems to date...
242 · Apr 2018
Undone Puzzle
Ashly Kocher Apr 2018
There comes a point in your life
Where you have to stop looking or searching for the signs..
Let it come to you when it is needed and the puzzle piece will fit
Directly in place and finish the picture
Which once was left undone....
242 · Mar 2019
Blink
Ashly Kocher Mar 2019
With one blink.....
.....Your blurry vision,can become so clear...
Ashly Kocher Aug 2018
Once upon a time....

We all have struggles
Holding on to the last strand of the rope
Holding onto something by our fingertips
Holding on by the skin of our teeth
At our wits end...

We all my look perfectly fine and happy all the time...
Often the people who are hurting the most are the ones who cover it up with a smile
A

B
     R
O
      K
E
     N
S
     M
          I
             L
                 E
Be that one person in someone’s life
               To help them
Guide them
              Support them
Love them

Even when times are rough for you
Having someone by your side opens up endless possibilities to be shared together...

A broken smile can be beautiful if you just accept yourself and push through the daily struggles we ALL go through...
242 · Jan 2019
Sunrise, Sunset
Ashly Kocher Jan 2019
Let your dreams guide you, like the rising and setting of the sun in the distance
242 · Jan 2019
Drops of Tears
Ashly Kocher Jan 2019
Catching drops of tears in my hands
Missing you, Dad, but still living the best life that I can
A tear falls down my cheek onto my shirt
I looked down and it’s in the shape of a heart
Showing me love from far away
I love you and miss you each and every single day....
241 · Dec 2017
Blank Stare
Ashly Kocher Dec 2017
A
      Blank
               Stare
In your eyes
And on your face
Thinking back in time
Then suddenly
                  It’s erased
Blink your eyes
Come back to real time
Just for that moment
I was denying my mistakes
            But for now
                     I’ll be just fine
241 · Sep 2021
Find Yourself
Ashly Kocher Sep 2021
You’ll find “me”
(Yourself)
When “you”see me
(Myself)
241 · Jul 2018
Feelings....
Ashly Kocher Jul 2018
Mischievous
Flirtatious
Mysterious
Outrageous
Luscious
Dangerous
Gorgeous
Ambitious
Ferocious
Hilarious
Curious
Anxious


All my feelings wrapped into one....
About you.....
241 · Oct 2018
What if?
Ashly Kocher Oct 2018
What if.....

We’ve never met....
Never made these memories....

But what if...
We were best friends...
Made a ton of memories....

But you forget...

Sincerely,
Me..... your old best friend....
240 · Jul 2021
Change your Tide
Ashly Kocher Jul 2021
Let your heart guide you, and your guides lead you to where your meant to belong…. You are the only one who can change the tide of your own self worth…
240 · Jun 2019
Rest Easy Larry
Ashly Kocher Jun 2019
I’ve tried all day to figure out exactly what to say.... so many words come to my mind yet I’m still speechless at this time. It’s been almost 20 years of knowing you, yes 20, and I couldn’t be more humbled to have been apart of your life. Starting out on my first endeavor on the Munopco stage in “Joseph” not knowing much about community theatre at all, you helped and guided through it all. Little teenager at the time, who never wanted to smile until showtime, you continued to push me and help me shine. Not only only stage, but offstage in life, you’ve taught me life lessons and you were a dear friend of mine. Through many shows, too many to count, I believe it was 35 all together, from the start. Fast forward to 11 years ago, when we became “family”. I could now call you my brother-in-law, and that was something so very special. The time we’ve had together over these years and al the memories that we have created together is something I will cherish for the rest of my life. You were such an amazing mentor, director, friend, supporter, brother-in-law and so much more. You definitely left your handprint on many hearts throughout your lifetime and touched so many lives. You will never be forgotten, come on who can forget Larry Williams, you were one of a kind. Your legacy will live on through all of those who had the pleasure of knowing you or have been able to work with you on and off the stage. My heart is heavy, the tears will continue but the memories will live on forever. May you protect, guide and watch over all of us always and kick us in the **** when we need that extra push.
The theatre lights will not shine as much anymore, but your talent and love you have shown us will shine brighter then before. I love you Larry and will miss you so much... until we meet again, thank you for all the lives you have touched.
Only some will get this but this ones for you Larry... Beep Beep! Rest easy Mr. Williams.
240 · Oct 2018
See You Again
Ashly Kocher Oct 2018
Saying goodbye isn’t the hard part
It’s the when “we see you again”
In which we do not know...
240 · Jul 2021
Past, Present, Future
Ashly Kocher Jul 2021
The past is over
The present is here today
The future is being paved
Gather your belongings
For change is coming your way
240 · Nov 2019
Unspoken
Ashly Kocher Nov 2019
The words of the unspoken
Speaks louder in volume
Better to leave things unsaid
Knowing in the end
You’ll be heard at last
240 · Jul 2019
Glimmer of Light
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
I stand and stare at the sky
As the clouds are passing by
A glimmer of light caught my eye
I knew it was you in the still of the night
Sky
239 · May 2018
Smell the roses
Ashly Kocher May 2018
Stop and smell the roses
But watch out for the thorns
They will draw blood
So you better be warned!
239 · Nov 2017
Holidays
Ashly Kocher Nov 2017
The holidays are in full swing
    Music
       Baking
          Shopping
Are about to begin
   Be kind to one another
            Pay it forward
   It’s about the little things we do
         That speak volumes of joy
238 · Jan 2022
Maze
Ashly Kocher Jan 2022
You find yourself in a maze
No way out, your in a haze
Walking in circles, no end in sight
Silently screaming with all your might
Stop and wait close your eyes
Be still, follow the light
Even when you feel defeated
You will find the way to be completed
238 · Dec 2019
A new life for my niece
Ashly Kocher Dec 2019
A new life is coming to be
A new life for you and me
Even if it was unexpectedly
We are happy as can be
To meet you in 2020
When we become a family
You
Me
And
Baby...

Arriving July 2020
I wrote this for my niece who just told me she is expecting
238 · Jan 2021
Self Reflection
Ashly Kocher Jan 2021
Self reflection is a hug written within the words of your unwavering hearts emotions
238 · Sep 2021
Pretending
Ashly Kocher Sep 2021
When your tired of just pretending….

….remove your mask, stop playing that role….

JUST BE YOU
238 · Nov 2018
Moonbeams
Ashly Kocher Nov 2018
Moonbeams glow
Throughout the dark sky
Catching falling stars in my eyes
Turning the darkness into a glowing light
238 · Jun 2018
Look......
Ashly Kocher Jun 2018
Look left: Say hi to a stranger
Look right: Say hi to a friend
Look down: Say hi to the critters
Look up: Say hi to all your loved ones
Look back: Say goodbye to your past
Look forward: Say hello to your future
238 · May 2017
Reaching for your future
Ashly Kocher May 2017
Stop for a minute
Look around
Your future is right in front of you
Calling for you
Take a chance
Reach for it
Before it slips away
238 · May 2018
Pinball wizard
Ashly Kocher May 2018
Being inside my head
Compares to the game pinball
      Fling
         Zap
           Lose
              Score
                Slow motion
                   Fast flying
                     Couple ***** flying at once
Power down the game and it continues to play....
Wanna play pinball in my brain?
                   It’s fun.....
Ashly Kocher Oct 2018
One week ago
We looked into each others eyes,
Said “I Do”
As many people cried
Surrounded by family and friends
On a gorgeous day
We wouldn’t have wanted it any other way
Our first kiss as husband and wife
Was romantic and sweet
As everyone witnessed how precious our life will be
Forever and always
I’ll be by your side
I will cherish every moment
As the time flies by
My heart is complete and happy as can be
I love you
I like you and
I like who I am when I’m with you
You and me have now become one
Since one week ago
We confessed our love surrounded by family and friends
Under the bright shining sun....
One week ago my nephew got married. I wrote a poem for their wedding day and decided to write one for them now.
237 · Nov 2017
Hardest Things
Ashly Kocher Nov 2017
Sometimes the hardest things in life are

       Letting go of the past and

           Moving on towards the future
237 · Dec 2017
Sassy rip
Ashly Kocher Dec 2017
Close your eyes and sleep tight
We love you with all our might
This is not goodbye, this is see you again
Your legacy will shine, even though your story has come to an end
She has change the way people live their lives
Seeing the good in people through your young eyes
Jillian has gained her angel wings but we will never forget
This little sassy girl who has changed us yet
The end of her story here on earth may have ended
But her story has so much more left to be written
May you be at peace and soar high above the clouds
Shining your infectious smile and giggles from heaven down
Don’t worry about us
We’ll be ok
In Jillian memory we all shall pray....
A little 5 year old girl has lost her battle with cancer. She was a beautiful and sassy little girl. This poem does no justice to what she has done the past year to change the world.
237 · Jun 2018
Girl in my dream part 2
Ashly Kocher Jun 2018
Is it wrong that I liked it
Is it wrong since it was a dream
Is it wrong to want to know what else would have happened
If I just stayed asleep
Maybe tonight my dream will continue
With this girl who was kissing me
How far will it go
Guess I will juat have to wait and see....
236 · Jan 2021
Hard Enough
Ashly Kocher Jan 2021
Don’t be so ******* yourself
The pandemic is already hard enough on us
236 · Dec 2018
My Twisted Mind
Ashly Kocher Dec 2018
A step into how my mind works....

Driving in the car
Thought of a show we just watched on tv
Show had fireworks in it
Thought about fireworks
Thought how fireworks scare animals, like my cat(s)
Thought about my cat
Thought about binx
Replayed in my Head our last moments with binx
Now tearing up because I’m missing him
My cuddle buddy
My baby
My best friend
My cat binx
Now bawling
Next week will be 5 months since we put him down
Now sad
Now upset
Came home, stood in front of his ashes
Saying I love you and I miss you...
The end.....

Yup that’s how my mind works
One thing leads to another and another and here we are...
235 · Sep 2017
One Day
Ashly Kocher Sep 2017
One day
Take a walk in my shoes
Don't forget to put your rose colored glasses on
It will give a whole new meaning to the perspective of life
235 · Dec 2019
Heart and Soul
Ashly Kocher Dec 2019
When I put my heart and soul into a writing, it’s gets no response
When I just write and post, it goes wild!


Hmmm!???!
235 · Oct 2017
Naturally
Ashly Kocher Oct 2017
Writing
To me comes naturally
Words are floating around my head
Day in and day out
I may not be the best
But I try my hardest
To write what I feel
Also,
Maybe to help
Others heal...
With word they cannot express
Themselves...
235 · Jan 2021
Burning Ashes
Ashly Kocher Jan 2021
The swirling patterns in the smoke that billows from the burning ashes, gives me the guidance that I’ve been longing after, protection and healing within the rising waters, spiritual love from a higher being above...
235 · Jul 2019
Writers Zone
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
When your in the “writers zone” and block everything out just to get a good write out of your head and onto paper...

That’s a good zone to be in...
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