Shook Up

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I have been carefully examining each item on the shelf

Dusting it off, deciding if I really need it

Tossing it if I do not

And placing it delicately if I do

I thought I had everything in order

Arranged so beautifully

But something came along and shook it all up

Things fell to the floor

Shattered into a million pieces

And I am not sure how to clean it up

if you let me

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If you let me

I would hold your hand

Listen to your thoughts, fears, and dreams

Cheer you on

Nudge you forward

Be there when you need a shoulder to lean on

If you let me

I would circle you with love

Open up your eyes to reveal to you

The person that I see

Who is strong, tender, brave

Enjoying each moment of this life

If you let me

I would stand besides you

During your darkest hours

And your greatest triumphs

Feeling so proud to know you

And honored that you let me in

Thank You

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"Not every conversation will change you. But any conversation can"

I sat across from you

And you saw the inner demons I was fighting

You listened to my struggles, worries, and fears

Never once judging me for the decisions I have made

You spoke honestly with me

As you have always done before

Opening my eyes to the person I have been unable to see

That person is me

You took your time

Making sure that I was listening

Not letting me dispute what you were saying

Allowing me to soak everything in

You knew I was in a tender place

Wrestling with uncertainty

And you lifted me up

Teaching me that I need to believe

Due to the respect I have for you

Your words left a mark on my soul

Carrying me to more solid ground

Where I am able to stand on my own

I struggle to find the words to express

The gratitude I feel

For you being you

And opening my eyes up to me

Thank you does not showcase

How life changing that conversation was for me

But it is all I have

So, thank you, thank you, thank you

changed

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LBI, Barnegat Lighthouse

It was a brief moment in time

Not lasting more than a couple of hours

But during that time something in me shifted

I did not realize it was happening

So natural, so easy, so radiant

A new light was shed inside me

Thoughts, ideas, and feelings blossomed

I see things differently now

Viewing myself in a whole new perspective

Feeling the motion of the world more peacefully

Looking back I can see

That it was in those moments that I was truly myself

Breathing in the adventure of life

Standing deeply rooted in who I am

Beauty surrounded me

As I simply existed

Just as I was meant to do

Spinning

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Spinning around and around

Unsure of landing my feet on the ground

I thought I was brave, ready to take the leap

But here I spin

Am I afraid to stand

Feet firmly planted on the ground

Soaking in my hearts desires?

Am I afraid to speak

Using my voice, my words

Saying out loud what I truly long for?

I thought I was fearless

Flying through the air

Facing all that came my way

But have I been avoiding the truth

Have I been hiding behind my shadow

Only showing an illusion of myself?

Feeling lost and confused

Trying to steady myself on the ground

Looking to see deep inside of me