To be free is to free yourself 
Free yourself from the hurt you carry.
To love yourself, unconditionally,
No matter the flaw,
No matter the story.

We find success in forgiveness,
Especially the kind we give ourselves.
Let go of that inner voice 
The one that lives on your lowest shelf.

When we love ourselves,
We take back control.
And when we take control,
We free our soul.

You can do anything -
I...

**The thing about bridges**
They’re scary at first
What lies underneath
I always feared the worst.
They feel unstable, chaotic, and weak,
Facades of strength - what they call unique.
You have to learn to trust; that’s what they encourage,
But to trust with all of you - that takes courage.

There was something about you that made me question:
Is this fear of mine a wrongful obsession?
So I promised...

I’ll be the sunrise in the peaceful morning,
The smile when you wake.
I’ll be the gentle sound of water
In the sparkling lake.

I’ll be the listener, the one you go to,
The person who guides you
When you just can’t get through.

I’ll be the light in the darkness,
The shining star in the sky.
I’ll hold you at life’s hardest
And protect you at all times.

I’ll be your punching bag,
Your outlet of an...

It’s just a bit of fun,
A way to unwind 
A glass of wine or two,
No harm in that, right?

Laughter to begin with,
Good vibes all around.
Or maybe a quiet one,
Nothing too loud.

But no matter the place,
No matter the crowd,
The darkness creeps in 
I always back down.

It reminds me what I’m missing,
Why the sadness runs so deep.
It makes me bitter,
Jealous, unable to sleep.

I’m full of resentment...

**Second Best**

Being second best in life is all I know,
Always watching, backstage at the show.
For so long, it felt like the role meant for me—
In control, without showing vulnerability.

Putting myself first was never a choice,
The weight of a father who silenced my voice.
So I learned to take whatever love I'm given—
Anything’s better than what I was missing.

For a while, I believed that was tr...

Clouds cover the skies, rain pulls at your eyes,

But nothing hurts as much as little words turning into lies.

You gave someone your trust- your heart in their hands- Is honesty and respect too much to demand?

Relationships start off sweet, like a light breeze in the sky, that feeling of love - so strong you can fly.

But like most things in life, it comes with a date.

An ending ordained by time, or...

I took the ship out to sea
A life adventure just for me.
A place to call home,
Where I’d no longer be alone.
The ocean would keep me company
Soft waves, a gentle harmony.
Oh, this is the life:
So peaceful, so nice.
A place to call home.

But peace never lasts
An ever-changing weather forecast.
No longer calm out at sea,
The ocean starts screaming at me.
Dark skies take over,
Rain pours as I run fo...

Tired. I’m just tired.

That’s what I tell people.

Headache. Just a headache.

That’s what I say.

Long week. It’s been a long week.

That’s what I tell people.

I’m okay. It will be okay.

That’s what I say.

It’s the truth.

I don’t lie.

I’m always honest.

I always try.

It’s just a bad day,

The feelings will pass—

Like stormy weather,

It’s not supposed to last.

It will be okay.

I just carry on.

It wi...

The Wife

I never imagined life would be like this.

How did the love of two become the love of three?

I have to share, but I wasn’t ready for it

How could he do this to me?

I love her too, and I know her heart is pure,

But still, I feel I deserve more.

It should be me.

I should be the one he loves to the core.

I laugh and say it’s okay,

“They’re happy, and we all win,”

But deep down, I’m not oka...