arriving

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New Paltz, NY

Around my heart a space is held
for all thing beautiful, brave and loving
This space is filled with magic
and a dancing sparkle
Lighting me up from the inside
and radiating beauty from my eyes
I never thought I would be in this space
Feel this full
Experience the comfort of my own skin
I have evolved into a beautiful woman
Strong, tender, and compassionate
Sharing the truth of my story with those around me
Brilliantly brave
Wisdom emulating out of me

live

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Grounded, originally uploaded by Jennifer Belthoff.

live bodly, laugh loudly, love truly.
play as often as you can.
work as smart as you are able
share your heart as deeply as you can reach.
as you awaken
may your dreams
greet you by name and
may you answer, "yes."
as you walk may all of your angels
gather at your shoulders and
may you confidently know
they stand with you.
as you rest
may all of your endeavors
know contentment and peace.

~ mary anne radmacher

Moment in time

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Ramapo Reservation, NJ

Sitting close to you
A smile forms on my face
Calmness washes over me
I listen to the sound of your voice
and soak in the beautiful view
For a brief moment in time
beauty surrounds me
But it is shadowed by the truth
The truth of knowing 
that this is a brief encounter
However beautiful and rare it may feel
It will end shortly
A wave of emotions is stirring inside me
Happiness and sadness competing with one another
Neither feeling wins
It is simply a constant battle
Tugging at the heart