My life was well
Gifts flowed freely
There were ups and downs
But things were easy

Work was good
Though sometimes taxing
Took most of my time
From morn till evening

Yet I went through it
Day in and day out
Resigned to the humdrum
Of everyday life

Exhausted and spent
At the end of the day
Comforted by the pay
That I gained

And then you came
Without a warning
A surprise, unpleasant
Plunged in, not knocking

I said, “How could you come
At this perfect time
When career’s at the peak
Now it’s at stake.”

You vanquished everyone
And everything
A big monster you seemed
Meant to destroy my dreams


Then I chose to face you
With courage and faith
With one I needed action
With the other I found strength

With open arms
of total surrender
I was lead and I obeyed
Then things and events
Slowly fell into place

With this new vision
Now I see clearly
Things happen for me
Never against me.

Now I am healed
Now I am free
Surrender to win
That’s how it should be.

Staring at this view
A feeling encompasses you

One that replaces the fear and despair
All of a sudden you become aware
Of how you've been living
With a cloud enveloping your mind
Making enjoyment difficult to find

But in this view
Sadness cannot touch you.
The calmness of the lake
Its surface velvety smooth
The sound of the breeze
Gently moving the trees
Birds chirp and water plants sway
Reminding you it will all be okay

Life is to be lived, experienced and enjoyed
Micromanaging it will not fill the void

Pause and take time
to remember the truth
You are who you are
That's enough.
No more to do.
No need to punish yourself for your perceived flaws
For the flaws lie in your thinking
It's possible to achieve
Without having to leave
Your calm, relaxed self in the dust.
Just believe.

Breathtaking views
of undisturbed nature.
This is where my heart lies.

The lapping of the water
The cool gentle breeze
As the dock creaks and sways.
I am content.

Barefoot in the grass
The cool earth beneath my feet
The smell of the air is rustic and sweet
Frogs hop away
Your step they hope to beat
This is where my heart lies.

Breakfast on the deck
Sun shines in your face
Skin warm and bright
Your senses filled with grace.

Pitter pattering in the kitchen
Laughter abounds
Friends and family come together
Peace is found
This is where my heart lies.

As I stare at the bay
Stress and concerns float away
A dip in the water
Or a paddle too
Ventures you into the never ending blue.

As the sun sets
and crickets chirp
The stars appear
Lighting the sky
This is where my heart lies.

Crackles from the fire
Music resonates in the air
Stories that inspire
Friends and family that care.

This place is special
Wondrous and enchanted
Magic all around,
Absorbing nature's sounds.

This is where my heart lies.

Breathe out the bad stuff
The fear anxiety depression
And all the nasty evil thoughts
Breathe in the good stuff
Wisdom and light
From a clear clear sky
No clouds
And inner peace and calm will come
Just as a bubble bursts
All the nasty stuff
will disappear