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313 · Mar 2019
Merry Go Round
Ashly Kocher Mar 2019
Life is like a merry go round
Up and down
         P
             U
And
D
       O
                W
                        N
Sudden stops or delays
Not worrying your life away
Constant struggle going round and round
Sometimes wanting to get off on solid ground
Allow it can be fun
You may get sick
Stay on at your own risk
312 · Feb 2018
One Foot Over the Edge
Ashly Kocher Feb 2018
The fate of my life
Is in my hands
Should I jump
Just make this all
Come to an end
Would I hurt
Not just myself
But everyone around me

One foot
Over the edge
My mind is racing
Is this the right thing
I just want to make it end

Second guessing
What I thought was right
Take a step backwards
I’m so filled with fright

We all have these moments
When times get rough
To just end our lives
But you got to have trust

Trust in yourself
Your not alone
There’s always a driving force
To bring you safely
Back home...
Sometimes feels like this is the best option. Stay strong and know your not alone...
312 · Sep 2018
Change of Seasons
Ashly Kocher Sep 2018
Long summer nights
Short winter days
Beautiful foliage
Coming our way
Seasons changing
Colorful leaves blooming day by day
All will soon be white
Snowflakes falling
Covering the ground at night
Cold nights
Snuggled under a warm blanket
Oh how I’ll miss those warm summer nights
312 · Aug 2021
Inspirational
Ashly Kocher Aug 2021
Don’t follow, be the leader
Don’t complain, make a change
Don’t be cocky, confidence is beautiful
Don’t be overbearing, be humble
Don’t change, stay you
Don’t fall, be strong…
311 · Jan 2021
Transformation
Ashly Kocher Jan 2021
Uncomfortable evolution
is a
beautiful transformation
Ashly Kocher Jan 2019
Trying
to
run
between
the
raindrops
can
be
achieved
through
determination
and
strength
but
always
be
aware
of
the
sudden
downpour
Perfect day to repost this as it is pouring outside
Ashly Kocher Jul 2021
My words explode onto paper like an erupting volcano
Slowly bubbling until it detonates
Causing a colorful burst of emotions to splatter across the page
310 · Sep 2018
Sometimes I wish I...
Ashly Kocher Sep 2018
Sometimes I wish I were invisible
Sometimes I wish I I didn’t care
Sometimes I wish I was stronger
Sometimes I wish I you were still here
Sometimes I wish I was younger
Sometimes I wish I was older
Sometimes I wish I was skinnier
Sometimes I wish I was prettier
Sometimes I wish I was taller
Sometimes I wish I was shorter
Sometimes I wish I better
Sometimes I wish I had confidence
Sometimes I wish I knew myself
Sometimes I wish I could go back in time
Sometimes I wish I speak up
Sometimes I wish I met you sooner
Sometimes I wish I loved you more
Sometimes I wish I had more time...

Sometimes I wish I....
We all wish about a lot of things we could change or do differently....
310 · Jan 2018
Work in progress
Ashly Kocher Jan 2018
The smell of your cigar and pipe in the air
A glass a wine setting next to your chair
For as long as I can remember I have called you Papa Bear
To this day even though your not there
Working on something special. What do you think so far?
310 · Apr 2018
Mini Getaway
Ashly Kocher Apr 2018
Staring out the hotel window
From 6 floors up
Wind is howling
Rain is pouring
It’s dark and grey
Why can’t anything ever go our way?
A mini getaway to celebrate our anniversary
Wasn’t more then just ok
4 hours for a hotel room
Gambling our money away (only like $40)
Turns out us just staying in the the hotel room
And not in a good way......
This was suppose to be fun and a relaxing time
Happy 8 year wedding anniversary....
Here’s until next time...(it’s better)
Suppose to be a great time. 4 hours until our room was ready, husband got sick, the buffet closed at 8(didn’t make it) stayed in the hotel room once we got one pretty much the rest of the night. This *****!
309 · Dec 2018
Written in the stars
Ashly Kocher Dec 2018
It’s your name
That I find
Written within the stars
Falling from the sky
Lighting up my eyes
Like fireworks
In the night sky
Displaying your love
To the world and
To heaven above
309 · Dec 2019
Merry Christmas
Ashly Kocher Dec 2019
This year is different in many ways
Christmas just doesn’t feel the same
Just another day, for me, unfortunately
But I hope, for you, it’s as magically as can be
Merry Christmas to you and God Bless from me...
With all my family moving away recently, we are left with changes for this holiday.
309 · Apr 2017
Role model
Ashly Kocher Apr 2017
Your dreams are within reach, grab it tight
You have worked so hard and put up a fight
Even though we're miles away your still in my heart everyday
We're still under the same big sky, surrounded by the stars at night
Embark on your journey to somewhere new
Thank you for being my role model and being so true.
309 · Feb 2021
Then and Now
Ashly Kocher Feb 2021
Life was different then, life is different now, but holding the memories in our hearts are forever endowed.
308 · Aug 2021
Losing Control
Ashly Kocher Aug 2021
Losing control isn’t a form of failure, it’s called being human and understanding when it’s ok to take a step back and take control of yourself again…
307 · Aug 2019
Then Came You
Ashly Kocher Aug 2019
My puzzle of life was
            missing one piece....
                  ....then you came along....
                          And now I’m complete...
306 · Jan 2018
Giving Out
Ashly Kocher Jan 2018
My shoulders are bound to give out
With all this weight I carry around
My shoulders are bound to give out
Since I carry all of you around
Feel like I carry people around on my shoulders and pick up their slack all the time.. anyone else feel this way sometimes ?
306 · Jun 2017
My Everything
Ashly Kocher Jun 2017
I guess we're different
We never fight
We trust each other with all our might
I can't think of where we would be
If you didn't muster up the ***** and kiss me
Almost 10 years and I wouldn't change a thing
I love you always and forever
Baby, Your my everything....
306 · Dec 2018
Stars align
Ashly Kocher Dec 2018
The stars will align when I catch a falling star from the sky
Hold it tight, with all my might
Making a wish at the close of the night
306 · Dec 2017
My Rock
Ashly Kocher Dec 2017
Skipping rocks
Down the hill
Free Falling
Without a care

Slowly drifting
To the edge of time
Coming to a stop
Before passing by

Taking a leap
Aiming for the stars
Don’t worry about failing
You'll fall safely into my arms

Always here
By your side
Always and forever
I’ll be your guy

Adventures galore
Being weird
That’s just us
Not living in fear

Trust in you
As the rock tumbled down
Never thinking twice
True love has been found
305 · Jan 2021
Shadow of Light
Ashly Kocher Jan 2021
Step out of the shadow to experience the light you been searching for along your pathway into existence
305 · Feb 2019
Silent Pain
Ashly Kocher Feb 2019
I deal with pain and numbness everyday
Most of you don’t know it, but it’s okay
Silent pain no one can see
I am who I am
And I am me
305 · Oct 2019
Fills the Void
Ashly Kocher Oct 2019
Sometimes just a presence of someone and conversation
Makes your heart happy and fills the void that you miss daily
303 · Nov 2017
Calming Cardinal
Ashly Kocher Nov 2017
Standing outside in the frigid cold air
Smoking a cigarette without a care
When in the distance I hear a loud sound
It is a cardinal, who must be found
I know it’s was dad trying to say hi
As the bright red cardinal was flying by
In that moment I felt stress free
Very spiritual, calming and carefree
Don’t look for signs from loved ones gone
They will appear when least expected singing you a beautiful little song
303 · Sep 2021
Today
Ashly Kocher Sep 2021
Today I am better than yesterday.
Today I am strong.
Today I am loved.
Today I am living.
Today I reach for a better tomorrow.
303 · Dec 2017
Power off
Ashly Kocher Dec 2017
Unplug yourself for a few minutes

Shut down, power off and just relax

For then you can fully restore your tired body

Becoming 100% recharged

Making yourself to work at your true capacity of life

Regaining the true power of slowing down
Taking your time
Escaping the pain
Shutting down
And
Taking care of you
For once
303 · Sep 2018
Brand New
Ashly Kocher Sep 2018
Waking up to a brand new day
All my doubts and worries I have dreamt away
Starting fresh, starting new
Forgetting everything from yesterday...
How about you?

Start each day
Brand new
Putting your best foot forward
To a better you
302 · Feb 2019
Exploding Love
Ashly Kocher Feb 2019
Water rises
Rivers flood
Like my heart exploding
With our love
301 · Jun 2017
32 years
Ashly Kocher Jun 2017
32 years and still going strong
From they day I was born I wasn't suppose to be here long
Being born premature
And without a windpipe
My parents and family were filled with fright
I don't know how I am still here today but
I am a baby miracle in every way
Living life to the fullest
And loving it so
Never thinking I'd be here
Where did the time go?
I thank God everyday that he kept me here
Spreading my infectious smile and giving cheers
32 years and going strong
From the day I was born I wasn't suppose to be here long...
My birthday is tomorrow and I wasn't suppose to live for more then 3 days after I was born... thank God everyday for keeping me here.
301 · Mar 2019
Little Birdie
Ashly Kocher Mar 2019
A Robin sitting on the back of a chair
Not a worry or a care
Enjoying the warm springlike air
Oh little birdie would you like to share...
Save a spot for me on the back of the chair
So we can sit together not have a worry or care
Keeping one another company in the warm springlike air
Oh little birdie.....
301 · Jul 2018
One Week
Ashly Kocher Jul 2018
It’s been
One week since I’ve seen you
One week since I’ve held you
One week since I looked in your eyes
One week since I’ve touched you
One week since we “cuddled “
One week since you were here
One week since you were living
One week since I held your paw
One week since I lost it all

This has been the hardest one week
Without you here by my side
One week since we said goodbye

I know your still here with us
But **** I miss you so much binx

One week without you here.....
301 · Jun 2019
Lackluster of Communication
Ashly Kocher Jun 2019
The lackluster of communication only results in misdirection which leads to miscommunication causing friction ending up in possible failure
301 · Apr 2018
Black Tears
Ashly Kocher Apr 2018
Makeup all done
Ready for the day
Anxiety builds
As we are on our way

Nothing goes right
Everything’s crumbling
Mascara is running
As I cry black tears

These droplets of black tears
Stream down my face
As I cry all my makeup away

This beautiful time
It so should have been
Celebrating our love
Relaxing and playing with sun

Now I’m left drowning in my own puddles of black tears
Just for tonight because we have so many more years (to celebrate)
Ever have one of those days where nothing went your way? Crying your eyes out and painting your face with those black tears.
300 · Apr 2018
Life
Ashly Kocher Apr 2018
Repetition
E
  V
    E
      R
       Y
         D
          A
            Y

Is called

               LIFE
and
                      Being an adult....
300 · Jul 2017
Grounded
Ashly Kocher Jul 2017
As the waters trickle down
Down the rocks and over the ground
Rapid waters never stand still
Always be grounded
Love what you feel
Just some thoughts going through my head
299 · Apr 2018
Loss of Time
Ashly Kocher Apr 2018
Don’t waste time
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
You can’t change the hands on the clock
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Rewinding time lost....
14 powerful words to think about....
299 · Dec 2017
The Giving Tree
Ashly Kocher Dec 2017
Reminiscing inside your favorite childhood tree
How many other children have sat here like me
I think about all the stories I told this living tree
Coming back as an adult to say thank you for being there for me
When your small it feels like your a humongous tree
Now as I grew older and bigger, you seem so much smaller like younger me
Climbing back up to my favorite branch on the tree
I felt protected from this living, wild, twisted thing that loved me
As I grew up playing in this
               Giving Tree....
299 · Apr 2017
Through it all
Ashly Kocher Apr 2017
Wherever you go whatever you do
Just know I'm standing there right beside you
Even if you can't see me I will always be there
Don't you ever worry, you don't need to be scared
Grow with love, stand brave and tall
I'll be right there beside you through it all...
298 · Apr 2017
Easter
Ashly Kocher Apr 2017
Different colored eggs are scattered in the grass
Children are running down the path
To see what the bunny has left
It won't be long but just wait for the mess
Easter isn't about candy and fun
He died and rose for us, that's the real story of where it has begun...
298 · Apr 2017
Jungle beach
Ashly Kocher Apr 2017
A warm breeze is a blanket wrapped around your soul
Birds singing to fill your heart with joy
Sand surrounding your feet like a tiny pathway to your future
Waves crashing to carry you on the new journey you are about to embark on
A sunset lowers below the water but will rise again and you will be blessed to see another day...
I wrote this on the spot, no editing. Miss the Florida beach, can't wait to move down in the near future.
Ashly Kocher Oct 2019
Forgiveness is key
Take it from me
So we can move forward
Setting ourselves free

Grief has no time limit
The tears will subside eventually
But forever in our hearts
Is where their lasting impression will be

Forgiveness and grief
Go hand in hand
Two hardest emotions to withstand
Leaving us feeling emptiness
Over and over again

Look for the positive energy
Leading your heart to be fulfilled
Even in the darkest of times
Your hearts void will soon be sealed...
297 · Apr 10
Shadows
Ashly Kocher Apr 10
In the depths of the journey casting a shadow over the sky as the wind moves through the night and into the morning sunrise; shadows are still pictures from within the minds eyes holding onto wisdom and insight of our own true life
297 · Oct 2017
Majestic Surroundings
Ashly Kocher Oct 2017
Walking down a pathway made of wood
Surrounded by palm trees and reminisce of sand and broken shells
Making your way to the grains of sand and crashing of the oceans wave
Wait for the sun to peak through the horizon
Painting majestic colors at the waters edge
Capture the beauty of the world surrounding your body
Starting your day with calmness of the beauty in which you capture in a still photo
Forgetting everything even just for a little bit
Now go
Embrace the day
And accept things you can not change
Now run
Grab hold tight
To the calmness of your still photos
And imagine your life within it
296 · Aug 2021
Smile
Ashly Kocher Aug 2021
Spreading happiness
is just one
smile away……


Try it….
295 · Aug 2021
Ball and Chain
Ashly Kocher Aug 2021
You wouldn’t want to drag a ball and chain around everyday, so why carry the hurt of the past that you can’t change?
295 · Dec 2017
Dreams and Reality
Ashly Kocher Dec 2017
When you awake from your dreams
                  And realize
       It’s actually your reality in plain sight
   Your dreamcatcher that’s hangs within your curtains
           Unravel and untangles your world of dreams you have while you sleep
            Bringing your dreams to life in the realistic reality
            Making your subconscious dreams crash together and come alive
      The minute that you open your eyes
When your dreams and reality of life
                          Collide
295 · Feb 2018
Eyes Sparkle
Ashly Kocher Feb 2018
My eyes sparkle
Through the darkness
Like the stars in the sky
A shooting star goes passing by
Sending sparks, lighting up the sky
Like rain falling, tears fill up my eyes
Pretending like nothings wrong
But a storm is brewing inside
Through the darkness
There’s always light
Each passing storm
Usually ends oh so bright
Dancing in the storm
Brings me happiness
Even with the thunder and lighting
Like my eyes, always has a sparkle of light
Kind of a different rhythm and take on a poem... what do you think?
295 · Mar 2019
Shockwaves Ignite
Ashly Kocher Mar 2019
Touching his hand I got a shock
I look at him and said
“You send shockwaves to my heart”
He then replied
“The shockwaves we’re always there”
I looked into his eyes and said
“ But baby, your the one that made them spark, and continue to ignite my shockwaves in my heart “
295 · Jun 2019
Your Final Bow
Ashly Kocher Jun 2019
It is time to take your final bow
Your curtain now will come down
We gather around to say goodbye
One last time
As now you embark on the climb
The stage is set
The lights are bright
Take your places
It’s showtime
Don’t worry about me
I am alright
I left my mark, now it’s time to take flight
Remember me as you reminisce about the times we shared
But always remember, I’m still always there
In your hearts
On your mind
I will wait for you all
On the other side
294 · Feb 2018
Dancing in the Fog
Ashly Kocher Feb 2018
Watch me disappear into the fog

Want to find me?

Look for my heart glowing so bright

While I dance to the

Music of nature

Under the waterfall of

Endless possibilities

That will never

Run dry
Trying to fade away but I keep dancing so I never fully disappear
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