Through the eyes of the soul

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Staring out my window
at the break of day
sun rising in the distance
not so far away

The dawning of the day
bringing a brand new start
picking up the pieces
of lost and lonely heart

Shattered by the darkness
of a long and sleepless night
where demons come alive
shielding the truth from sight

Light seeps into my soul
in this cold and empty house
urging me ever onward
in troubled times of doubt

Fear not the future, darling
for it’s written in the stars
home is that special place
inside my beloveds heart

Trish Johnston © 12th February 2019

Choices….

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In each step of our journey
the choice is ours to make
to decide upon a path
a direction to take

There is no right or wrong
no correct or incorrect
though each choice we make
has a lasting effect

Choices make life interesting
yet can be challenging too
for who knows the final outcome
of the choice you choose

When that which seemed most fitting
begins to disintegrate
do we choose to stay and fight
or walk away and shut the gate

When confidence is shaken
right to the very core
when self belief is fading
like the tide upon the shore

We must choose our battles wisely
draw on our inner strength
to help us to decide
on each paths length

Which battle do we stick with
through rain, hail and snow
when do we raise the flag
and surrender to the flow

The answers lay within us
in the wisdom of our souls
we must trust those inner voices
to carry us safely home.

Trish Johnston 11th May 2015