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Ashly Kocher May 2018
I smile and laugh because I am happy
     (Or am I just hiding the pain)
Covering my insecurities
      ( smiling and laughing away)
Look into my big blue eyes
      ( the whole story is deep inside)
Being a confident woman
      (The real me is hiding away)
             ( hurting with no self confidence)
                (Escaping the pain through my smile and laughter)
            Just over here trying to get through my day
Ashly Kocher Mar 2022
High tide hides it all
Low tide reveals everything so small
Rippling waters
Interlocking waves
Blanketing the tiny grains of sand then washing away
Tiny treasures to be found
Otherwise, lost again when the high tide comes back around
Ashly Kocher Jun 2018
Walking on a high wire
Fear of falling off
If you don’t take that chance
Then you’ll never know
If you had the chance to make it across
Take those chances when you can...
Ashly Kocher Sep 2020
Yesterday is history
It is in the past
Make today enlightening
Creating memories for tomorrow’s past
Ashly Kocher Aug 2018
I feel like I’ve hit a brick wall
None of my work has been trending at all
Should I reevaluate and take a step back
Get my head back in game and on the right track

Maybe my work isn’t that good
Should I stop writing and try something else instead
Am I just being paranoid or is my work just dead

Maybe some time off will help me grow
Tell what you think and let me know...
Let me know your thoughts!
Ashly Kocher Aug 2020
Say hi to Dad
Since your high up
On top of the mountain close to the sky
Maybe you’ll even see a butterfly
That’ll be Dad flying by
Saying hi
Miss my dad very much. 6 years yesterday since I looked in his eyes and whispered I love you to him.
Ashly Kocher May 2018
Holding onto something.....
.....that was never really there.....
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
“Where I feel the safest and feel the most love, as our fingertips touch giving my heart the warmest hug”
Ashly Kocher Oct 2021
A major work of art is showing how much love your heart can hold…
Ashly Kocher Dec 2020
What does the future hold
Grab ahold of time and rewind
Maybe fast forward to simpler times
Never knowing the unknown
May be scary to find
But it’s never to late to focus and wait
Reimagining how far you have come and grown
Like flipping through a scrapbook of memories that you hold
Explains to your younger self this is your story to tell
Ups and downs, valleys and peaks, rivers and oceans deep
We all have layers to our own lives but these layers within ourselves make up our chapters to our storybook through our eyes...
Ashly Kocher Dec 2020
What does the future hold
Grab ahold of time and rewind
Maybe fast forward to simpler times
Never knowing the unknown
May be scary to find
But it’s never to late to focus and wait
Reimagining how far you have come and grown
Like flipping through a scrapbook of memories that you hold
Explains to your younger self this is your story to tell
Ups and downs, valleys and peaks, rivers and oceans deep
We all have layers to our own lives but these layers within ourselves make up our chapters to our storybook through our eyes...
Ashly Kocher Jun 2020
How do you continue to hold onto something that you never knew you had but love with all of your heart...
Still grieving the loss of my pregnancy but can’t help to love something I never knew that I actually had... vicious cycle...
Ashly Kocher Nov 2018
Let’s see how far this can go
Share your oldest Christmas decoration that you own
Share a story of what it means to you
How many years have you had it too
Let’s spread some joy this holiday season
Everything we own or do happens for a reason
Share this post and see how far it will go
This is the reason for the season, let’s bring back the Christmas glow!
I wrote this and out this on my Facebook page with a picture of two Christmas animated dolls that have been in my family since before I was born. One I call “papa bear” after my dad and a white and gold angel that was always put on our mantle every year for the holidays. I have had them for the 10 years my husband and I have been together. They mean a lot to me!
Trying something different on social
Media to spread holiday cheer and sharing wonderful memories throughout the world.
Ashly Kocher Dec 2019
Losing a friend or family member is hard enough but during the holidays certainly is rough
Maybe, just think, they also miss someone and wanted to spend the holidays, in Heaven, with them too
As hard as it is, take this time to reflect on the memories you’ve made in every single way
Even though they are gone, their never really gone, they will always remain a special part and always be in our hearts
For even though they can’t celebrate with us today, they are celebrating with other loved ones who have gone away
We will always remember you and the time we had
Together we pray, in your memory, on this holiday.....
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
Ashly Kocher Nov 2017
Halloween is over
Put the costumes away
Now the Holidays on are there way
Turkey for Thanksgiving
Presents for Christmas
Ringing in the New Year with a kiss
Don’t forget Hanukkah and Kwanza too
We all may celebrate in a different way
It comes down to happiness and love for we all say
Don’t you worry
The Holidays will be
Magical for you
No matter how you celebrate your Holiday
Ashly Kocher Dec 2019
Empty are our hearts as this holiday season starts
But know that you are not alone
Even though you feel so alone
I am always here to guide you
Filling the void in your hearts
Don’t forget me as the holidays start
Just know I am with you
Always will be
Even if, for now, we are apart
Listen for me in your time of need
Look for me when you sleep and dream
I’m never to far away
Forever in your heart I will always stay...
For this holiday season leave a empty chair for me
Wait for the magic to happen and see...
Ashly Kocher Dec 2019
My eyes lit up the moment I saw you
Running towards you, embracing hug
Kiss upon my lips
Love in my heart
4 days apart
As short as it seems
Never again leave me alone
Happy your home
Safe with me
Ashly Kocher Jan 2018
Anticipation building
Excitement unbearable
The countdown is on
10 days til we’re “HOME”
At the happiest place on earth
With the love of my life
Vacation mode is in effect
In a blink of an eye
We’ll be having the best fun yet
Going to Disney in 10 days. Can not control my excitement lol just a fun write...
Ashly Kocher Oct 2019
Times have changed
We’ve grown up
Started our own journeys
Growing older
Having families
But now it’s time
To say goodbye
To our childhood home
Where we’ve made so many memories
Where we all have matured and grown
But the as the saying goes....
One thing always remains
“Home is where the heart is”
That will never change
My mom is moving and sold our childhood home. It’s bittersweet but also so very sad to know that we can’t ever go back to “home” but the house doesn’t define you, family defines you and supports you no matter where you go n
Ashly Kocher Sep 2018
A homeless man, I always see
Sitting on a bench in front of a church by me
Every morning driving to work
He sits there and I wonder what he’s thinking about...
Today, on my way to work, another man joined him
Not sure if he was also homeless or not
As I was driving past this is what I saw...
Two men, sitting together, at least one homeless
The one guy put his hand on the other guys shoulder...
Since I’m not sure what words were exchanged this is what it looked like...
“It’s ok buddy, all will be ok, I am here for you in whatever you need”
A calming feeling and a tearjerker even though I couldn’t hear what was said...
This Is what the beautiful picture that was painted while we drove past.
Whatever words were said or even not said brought tears to my eyes
Comforting moment between two grown men as we drove by
Never once saw this guy beg or ask for money
Keeps to himself and makes the best of his days...
May we all find comfort, even in the less fortunate
And may be pray for healing for all those in need...
One simple touch, word or phrase can change a persons outlook and complete their day...
Ashly Kocher Nov 2017
Empty bellies
Freezing limbs
Sleeping on the sidewalks
Or park bench
No blankets or pillow to keep you warm
A cardboard box as your shelter
Feeling safe is not an option
Fear for your life on the
DARK
C
  O
     L
        D
streets alone
No one to protect you or feel at home

This is my life
I’m not ashamed to say
But could you stop and just pray
Pray for my safety and that I will find shelter and food
But most of all, for me, to just be happy and good...
For all the homeless people in our world. Pray they will soon find peace and happiness
Ashly Kocher May 2018
I write
   Because
      All these jumbled
           Emotions give me
        

            (HOPE)
Ashly Kocher Apr 2017
Break down the walls and try to let go, its the best for you to say goodbye and not hello...
Ashly Kocher Apr 2020
Even through the tiniest and darkest of spaces...
....there is always a glimmer of hope and light to be seen...
Ashly Kocher May 2021
She fell in love with the dreams that she thought were out of reach but maybe her dreams are in reach because her love grew stronger as she fell victim to hope…
Ashly Kocher Nov 2019
Inspiration of Hope starts with a wish on one magical star ⭐️
Ashly Kocher Sep 2020
Having love for all
Opening our hearts
    Praying for everyone
Embracing life

H
O
P
E

What we all need to hold onto in these uncertain and unsettling times...
Ashly Kocher Sep 2018
Feeling so helpless
Yet being so hopeful
Ashly Kocher Feb 2018
My hopes and dreams
Have all come true
My hopes and dreams came true
Because I found you
Ashly Kocher Dec 2018
Hopes and dreams
Hoops and *****
Walkway and court

Throw the ball (hopes)
Make a basket (dreams)

You may not always make the basket
But if you continue to try, you’ll eventually keep hitting them all...
Ashly Kocher Jan 2020
It’s been said that
“Good things comes to those who wait”
But how much longer will it be since I feel like my sand through the hourglass is fading to nothing...
It’s been almost 10 years and time is running out for us to start a family... just a hard pill to swallow when it something you’ve e always dreamed of having in your life.
Ashly Kocher Feb 2021
The dreaded question from people ...

“How long have you been married? Do you have any children?”

How do you even answer that question...

Physically, no we don’t, but.....

It’s hard so you just say no.....
Ashly Kocher Dec 2018
Here’s how I write:
1. Don’t think
2. Just type/write
3. Pour your heart out
4. Don’t edit
5. Raw and real emotions
6. Enjoy

Simple and easy...(sometimes)

I just write real, raw and unedited pieces and it seems to work for me, I think.
Ashly Kocher Apr 2019
I wish, as I look up to the sky, hoping that your looking at the same shooting star passing by, even though were World’s apart, dimensions really, our friendship from the start, waving high, connection with you, evolution of us, never in a rush, lighting up the room, hope to see you soon, thinking of the good, the bad, all the times we had, thankful for it all, the rise, the fall, memories we made, can never be taken away, following our hearts, makes me sad, it was taken away, all we had, in the blink of an eye, it was all gone, such a sad song, gone but not forgotten, close to my heart, right from the start, as I look to the sky, as you, now, become the shooting star that is passing by...
Ashly Kocher Jul 2018
How does the earth rotate?

We are told by its axis that it rotates every 24 hours but never feel it move...

My theory...

Throughout the entire world
There are different time zones
When we are sleeping in the USA
Others around the world are working
Also, vice versa....

Did you ever think
The world rotates because of us humans
Walking
    Running
        Driving
         Riding your bicycle
                  Etc....
Causing the friction to rotate the earth
Kinda like a treadmill.....
Do you think that’s what makes to world go ‘round?

Just a thought....
Ashly Kocher Oct 2019
How you wake up and start your day
Will affect you in every single way
Be happy for your alive
Breathing and heart beating inside
You’ll never know what surprise you may find
When you awake with happiness on your mind...
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
Why do tears come at the most inopportune times....
....oh wait, that’s your loved ones hugging you from above...
Ashly Kocher Dec 2018
Don’t forget we are
                ALL
H
U
M
A
N

We ALL have
F
E
E
L
I
N
G
S

We
All
H
U
R
T

And
B
L
E
E
D
The same

We are ALL
                     HUMAN

In every single way...
Ashly Kocher Jan 2018
Ice crystals form in your eyes
A cage is wrapped around your heart
You’ve built a wall around yourself
Even with slight cracks, you still hold back

Your as strong as a lion
You have fight in your step

Break down the walls
Melt the ice
Open the cage
Let people into your life
Make you feel human again...
Ashly Kocher Feb 2019
Our world is like a cup of coffee
Some black
A little cream
A little cream and sugar
Lots of cream
Lots of cream and sugar
All different
All unique
All tasty
But in the end we are all the same
Brewed the same way
With water and coffee beans
Just like humans
Under it all we bleed red and are covered in skin
Doesn’t matter what color or how you take it
We are all the same in the end....
Ashly Kocher Sep 2018
Beautiful picture
Terrible night
Must get going
I see daylight
Pick myself up
Push through the day
Sending thoughts and prayers
To all that will be affected
From the hurricane coming their way
So powerful and strong
Everyone fleeing from their homes
Trying to stay safe
Only to be left in pieces
When they return to their place
We pray for you
We are here for you
Stay strong and know
We all love you
Beautiful picture
Terrible night
Better get going
I see daylight....
Ashly Kocher Aug 2017
Going to bed fearing the unknown
Will I wake up in the morning and not have a home
The water will rise and damage will be done
The path of the storm is not yet done
Rain is falling
Wind is howling
People are trapped
In desperate need of a way out
Waters are rising
Fires are breaking out
The worst isn't over
More destruction is to come
No doubt...
My friend lives right outside of Houston and it's devasting seeing the videos and pictures he sharing with us. Please keep all of the people in the path of the storm in your prayers.
Ashly Kocher Sep 2019
Let’s all take a moment
Bow our heads and pray
For all those who are and will be affected by this monster hurricane
“Let the storm rage on, let the path of destruction be light.... keep everyone safe, turn darkness bright...”
In your name, we pray, Amen...
Ashly Kocher Sep 2017
The clouds roll in
The storm is starting
Rain is falling
Wind is howling
Darkness appears
The sun is no longer
People flee
Animals take shelter
Others hunker down
Braving the storm
48-72 hours
Of a catastrophic storm
Hits our country
With major damage to be done
We pray for you
We pray for safety
God will shed his light
The sun will shine
Things will be repaired
Life will go on...
I have family and friends in Florida. Please pray for everyone's safety in the massive storm heading to land.
Ashly Kocher Sep 2019
Let’s all take a moment
Bow our heads and pray
For all those who are and will be affected by this monster hurricane
“Let the storm rage on, let the path of destruction be light.... keep everyone safe, turn darkness bright...”
In your name, we pray, Amen...
Reposting this because it’s now starting to hit Florida where my family lives. Pray for everyone’s safety...
Ashly Kocher Nov 2020
It’s ok to hurt in the privacy of your own home
It’s ok to heal within the silence of your own thoughts
It’s ok to pretend to “be ok” in the public’s eyes

Do whatever you need to

Hurt

Heal

Be ok

But make sure you feel all of this and conquer your heart’s emotions until you feel love within..
Ashly Kocher Aug 2018
Husband from Heaven:

You are free
Come fly up to me
Where we can be together happily
I’ve been waiting for you
Missing you so
Our children will be fine
Don’t worry about them
We will watch over them together
Until their times end...

Wife from the physical world:

I’m ready to be free
I can’t wait to see
Hold you tight
With all my might
I am just scared
To let go
But I am ready to see you so
As I take my last breath
I feel you there
1,2,3 as I inhale
Goodbye my children and grandchildren
We both will see you again
As we watch over you all
We will all be together soon...
Family friends lost their dad 3 years ago... their mother is now on hospice and they don’t know how much longer. I wrote this as both of their perspectives.
Ashly Kocher Jul 2021
She is me
I am her
Strong and powerful
I am enough
Ashly Kocher Dec 2020
I am enough

It will happen

Love yourself

Breath and relax

Lifted spirits

Connect to your heart

I am enough

That’s where you start...
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