Elaina

Elaina Dec 2013

A Great Man

Nelson Mandela
Champion of equality
A beacon of peace

Elaina Nov 2013

It Just Is

How profound it is
Settling back into life
After love is lost

Elaina Oct 2013

True Fulfillment

To realize true fulfillment,
opposites must meet.

        Love and hate.

To realize true fulfillment,
opposites must meet.

        Sorrow and happiness.

To realize true fulfillment,
opposites must meet.

        Contentment and anger.

To realize true fulfillment,
opposites must meet.

        Disharmony and peace.

To realize true fulfillment,
opposites must meet.

Elaina Oct 2013

Laundry

It's a laundry list of problems.
Nothing that someone hasn't had before.

Except now they are mine.

Why is this laundry mine by the way?
I didn't ask for it.

I'd rather have a nice vacation.

Do you think I can take them to the cleaners?
Maybe speedy express would work.

Can't hurt to try.

The pile just grows bigger and bigger.
What if I washed some things together?

Will one of them bleed?

Maybe it can hurt if I try.
How will I know?

Anyone?
Anyone out there?

Elaina Oct 2013

My Wish

Gratitude and Happiness
A Sense of Purpose
and
Peace of Mind
To All
Always

Elaina Oct 2013

Now Gone

Earlier today,
my brother lost his best friend.

Everything
He knew
Is now gone.

Sadness has moved in.
Devastation has a front row seat.
Emptiness is all around.

Nothing
Feels right
Everything feels wrong.

Crying
Anguished Sobbs
Heart wrentching moans

Memories
Overwhelming loss
Pure immeasurable pain.

How can I help?
What can be done?
Why did it have to be?

#pain #sadness #death #loss #crying #memories #friend #devastation #anguish

Elaina Sep 2013

The Road

Sending me down the road
Mom said don't worry, you'll do fine
Work hard
Work honest
Be kind

The road lead me to my home
I worked hard
Worked honest
Was kind

Just as I was told, I found
Hard work moves you forward
Honesty is a must
Kindness is a friend to all

#worry #honesty #mom #kindness #hardwork