Poem: Gasp – 26/10/20

I gasp.
It wasn’t expected,
to see this sight today.
But then, I smile,
because in a way,
I have been quietly asked to let go of personal dismay.

I’ve set my sights on improvement,
within my life I’m going to change,
and I’ve already made self-alterations,
I can view them on the page.

As they’re read quietly, in my own style,
I acknowledge what I’ve already done for myself,
forming new habits takes a while.
Learning to look after myself,
my mind, my body,
I can amplify what they are needing,
for what they are calling.

For I try to now listen to them,
and my spirit,
to these three, I’ve forged a commitment,
to care for myself mentally, holistically,
to do so means in a manner positively
and wholeheartedly.

No room for doubt or fear,
or wondering if there’s enough strength in me to steer,
I will attend to my life’s direction,
I will be illuminated in the sunshine,
and heal and succeed, re-connection,
heal, mend, and attend,
I’ve already performed the interventions.

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9 responses to “Poem: Gasp – 26/10/20”

  1. judeitakali Avatar
    judeitakali

    So encouraging 🙏🏾💜

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    1. Lauren M. Hancock Avatar

      Thank you, Jude. 🙂

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  2. Jeff Flesch Avatar

    Beautifully written. 🙂

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    1. Lauren M. Hancock Avatar

      Thank you, Jeff. 😊

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  3. brookecutler2 Avatar
    brookecutler2

    I love this so much, Lauren. It’s so beautiful to be travelling the same path. What a journey life is.💞xx

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    1. Lauren M. Hancock Avatar

      Thank you for your sweet words, Brooke, and it IS so lovely to be travelling the same path, indeed. Life is so precious. Xx 💗

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  4. johncoyote Avatar

    I love your poetry dear Lauren. Feel personal, honest and true. I hope you are doing well and having some fun.

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    1. Lauren M. Hancock Avatar

      Thank you so much, lovely John. I am doing well now, and I hope you are doing well also. Hope you are having a great day! 🙂

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      1. johncoyote Avatar

        A good night here in Michigan. Getting colder and you are welcome dear Lauren.

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