I looked down at my belly and I only saw myself
a baby I was growing in a body that was hell
what little strength I had in me, I transferred it to you
July decided for me — I’d be mother, tried and true

I looked down at my belly when I felt you coming close
at which point my anatomy was telling me, “don’t go”
what little faith I had in me, I prayed it over you
July decided for me — that was what I had to do

I looked down at my belly when I birthed you into life
and found myself believing I could handle any strife
what little hope I had in me, I spread it far and wide
July decided for me — I’d be mother three more times

“Once more unto the breach,” echoes from within.

Cast away your anxious thoughts, don’t let negativity breed within your skin

Only positivity from here on out, a new strategy for an old plan

You are the decider of your future, you are the eye of the beholder, will this break you or make you?

Only you will tell, though you are a quiet soul

Soak up the rays of the sun

Let the light fuel you in the hardest times

Remember what it feels like

For you are the quiet warrior, blood of your demons stains your sword

A savage for the good of all

Ghosts of the past invade gentle nightfall

Remember how you conquered, never faltered, and smile

The past can only persuade you to try harder, your demons are only your fodder

“Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more,” gently slips through your lips

Your next war draws nigh; Blood drips from fingertips

i don't know how old i was, 8 or 10.

I climbed out the window
onto the roof of the garage.

it was summer.

I lied down
and gazed at the stars for hours.

i reached to touch moonbeams,
and with my finger
drew a circle around the north star.

i dissolved into the hush of stars
free of want or need.

a single heart beat.
I, the wind, moon, stars.

I long to lie on the roof, again,
gaze at the stars
and filled with wonder.

I wrote this haiku
Just to prove a point in words:
No one reads these days.

When your phone falls down
The screen is already cracked
There is no hurry