The Past

the past has its way with me,
haunting my nights,
it finds the deepest recesses
of my unquiet mind;
planting seeds of doubt
it leaves me to wonder
at what I was,
if I’ll ever be free -

I know:
the past is passed,
I must let it be,
process its hurts,
forgive myself the pains,
but understand it made me,

and there’s no one else
I’d rather be.

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Beating Hearts

what is love?

understanding,
laughter until it hurts,
squeezes that last two days,
tears,
seeing beyond your mask,
the little things,
the big things,
your smile coming through the door,
knowing your thoughts,
feeling your feelings -
your generosity,
your forgiveness -
stumbling,
struggling,
moving forward,
sharing the load,
consistency, always
beating hearts

so much more
beyond these words
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