A moment of self involvement

A moment of self involvement.

I had to let go
Of the shits that I gave
and the thinks that I thunk
‘Cause that’s why I sunk
Into despair
Let go of fear
Accept who I A M
When you have momentum
Spread your wings and you can
Soar from side to side to
Maintain a balance
Accept a challenge
Let it bleed
Just take heed
Of those who came before
Who battered down the doors
To show where you can be
In spite of your”self” you CAN be free

Oh, but don’t you look at me
I’m still struggling to achieve
Quiet, y’all so I can breathe
And hear the messages received
Go slow
Let it go
About this flow
It sounds like hype
Spewed by the type
of those who smell funny
And hit the pipe
Yes, it’s true, I don’t smell like you
Chances are, I think differently too.
That’s absolutely fine, for as you see
I see the blessings that you can bring
Just by being on this ride with me
Are you my lesson, are you my muse?
Do you choose to offer love or abuse?

Our thoughts control how things can be:
“I’d be rich were it up to me!”
“I’ll be happy once I’m free!”
“I cannot change, it’s Destiny!”

Cool your jets and listen to me
You have a brain, a soul & heart
They work together and yet apart
Don’t think the term “self-serving” is bad
Close your eyes and clasp your own hands
Gentle like a babe, tender as a lover
With all of the love you’d give your dear Mother.
Grab that mirror and stare into your eyes
Ask “How may I serve you?”
Then watch the tears rise
It might not be a huge surprise
To see someone frightened gazing back
That’s the you who has survived attacks
The adult confused, the child betrayed
Reflecting on the life you’ve made
Thinking you can but never will
Blind to seeing dreams fulfilled
With time you’ll meet the “you” down deep
Absolve yourself of sins you keep

Life is fluid, a constant flow
Wise ones say to let it go
Which they have done since ancient past
They see you struggle then collapse
They pray as you clean up then relapse
We all need to give ourselves a break
Next time you find yourself up a creek
Try resting the oars so to speak
Whether current is leading where you need to be
Or the challenge upstream gives you currency
We’ll all end up in the same big sea.
Will you be floating next to me?

Alanna Rose
June 3 2017

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