In My Deepest January

In my deepest January, the cold winds spoke,

Of years that passed, of hearts that broke.

Two decades long, a heavy tide,

A journey walked with pain as guide.

Once, anger burned where love had been,

A storm of questions deep within.

But time, so patient, carved a way,

Through endless nights to light of day.

I could have let the darkness win,

Let bitterness take root within.

Yet here I stand, unchained, unbowed,

A soul at peace, my heart unclouded.

No thirst for vengeance, no rage remains,

Only the grace that soothed my pains.

I found my strength, I learned to rise,

To see the world with softer eyes.

Blessed am I, for love endured,

For wounds have healed, for faith matured.

Injustice came, but did not stay --

It lost its power along the way.

In my deepest January, I stand so free,

Grateful for all that life gave me.

Not bound by loss, nor weighed by scars,

But thriving still, beneath the stars.

Poetry Prompt: 

Sherry's prompt "In Your Deepest January" at What's Going On?

A pocketful of sunshine and 

Dancing Through Life: Finding Success in Every Step

Life is a dance floor, and each of us has our own rhythm. Success? It’s not just a destination; it’s a collection of moves—some smooth, some clumsy, but all part of the dance.

Every step, every twist, and every turn adds to the melody of our lives. Stumbling isn’t failing; it’s just part of learning the beat. Embrace every misstep as an invitation to grow. Let your setbacks teach you, and let your triumphs remind you of the joy in the journey. Success comes not only from reaching goals but from the courage to keep moving forward, even when the music changes unexpectedly.

So, let go of the fear of getting it wrong. Dance with all you’ve got, savor every moment, and trust that success will follow the rhythm of joy you create. Life’s too short to sit out the song—get out there and dance!

A pocketful of sunshine and