I am different
Deal with it
Sensitivity personified
My heart is on my sleeve and has been stepped on but comes back more resilient every single time
Wear it proudly
My tears are cried in private
My kindness and goodness are part of who I AM
Pardon me if it defines me
There is too much pain and ignorance in this world
As a writer, I do my part and usually quietly
Believe what you will
Religion and politics are not topics to discuss or write about for me Several men and women should wear orange jumpsuits and one's last name is Green
They live in the past and even if I could I would make them disappear
They are entitled to their beliefs but not on my time
Even if I could

C@rainbowhaser2023

Patience
Kindness
Love
Care
Being true to yourself
Turning a deaf ear even when it hurts
Turning your sensitivity into something remarkable
Until this day it still teaches
I should know, I taught for thirty year and still learning

C@rainbowchasr2023

I will take your pain and illnesses so you are happy
I will turn off the naysayers who hear but don't listen
No matter where or when
No matter the weather or hour of the day
No matter whenever
I will always love you and put you first
As for the others that are selfish and out for themselves
I haven't the time for you

C@rainbowchaser2023

Walking with yesterday
It is company and silent
On rainy days and humid ones
Think about it
Digest it
Grateful for what was, what is, and what will be
Those who lived yesterday will be forgiven and still questioned in my heart for comments and stupidity
It won't be forgotten but needs to be filed under been there and Done that
Thanks for the memories but we won't be making them any longer
Walking with yesterday
Walking with yesterday
When I arrive home they are put away
and there they will stay

C@rainbowchaser2023

Losing three special people in a matter of months was enough
Now almost three years have come and gone.
Losing the three of you isn't easy
The phone rings and imagining hearing your voice again
Getting an email
Knowing these things will never happen again
Knowing that it is in my mind and heart
Hoping that there are better things ahead to look forward to but losing  my mother, a mentor, and a dear friend within three months of each other requires a lot more than coming around the bend
The truth is I have and continue to do so because you would expect nothing less of me
Coming around the bend

C@rainbowchaser2022

Can't fix the situation you are in
Putting a band-aid on won't help either
Cliches and best words won't be enough
They tell you that you have to deal but that is another four-letter word
Situations work themselves out but while others bubble up again
You have to take the very best care of yourself and that is easier said than done
Grief has no timetable
People can listen and be there for you but somethings are better left unsaid and you will find what works best for you
Time and reflection are your best allies
It gets better but the wounds never completely heal
Just remember that live and evil are also four-letter words
The former is what you must do and the latter is hopefully not within you
You can't give up on yourself
The Best Intentions

C@rainbowchaser 2023

Patience has been strong but now bending and yielding
If you give it your all and there is more to be given somehow you find it
In spite and despite what effect it has upon you
Traveled away in mind so many times and hoping for your company sooner than later
So with a smile and a tear that you should not see
Holding on until we can have fun and not worry about being patient
Having fun is no fun at all without you

C@rainbowchaser2023