A poem collection on self-acceptance, self-love, heartbreak, loneliness, and human nature from the lenses of my younger self.
Life lessons & eurekas packaged into micro-poems, serving as an every day reminder that we’re all capable of growth, and that we’re all growing.
Captured musings and realizations as I navigate life – in all its eccentricities, wonder. Aren’t we all? Join me in my journey.
All rights reserved. (c) Artherese, 2024
A look in how i bring spark and light in my every cell, through creating every day.
Almosts -
do they count?
An almost win,
a stifled grin,
a could have been
always - in between.
But - it could be a good thing
missing what's not meant
and almost losing, but finding,
remembering just in the nick
of time. Yes, it could have been
better but the truth is it
could also have been worse.
So thank you, for the almosts.
(c) Artherese, 2024
Your day can start
at 10:30 in the evening
after all the busy
now’s the time for meaning
and breathing, creating
possibilities, recovering
from setbacks, bouncing
back through filling
your cup with sustaining
rituals and practices - embracing,
each time, a new beginning.
(c) Artherese, 2024
The scenery’s here
And oh, it’s a wonder.
Why aren’t you?
You can have cheer
Even with all the fear
Don’t cower
Rather - discover
Amidst all that’s lost
There’s a path, a toast
So while you’re at it
By all means, taste.
Relish the beauty ---
The growth within
From the battles unseen,
The marvel outside
Amidst rising tides.
(c) Artherese, 2024
All that happened
perhaps needed to happen.
It's the nudge, rather
the push that catapulted
a much needed change, or an overdue
realization or motivation
from the hard lessons
transformed into a stronger
braver person
in the mirror.
(c) Artherese, 2024
Being present
and choosing kindness
make up
a day well spent.
Just two-
no need to complicate
being human
and humane.
(c) Artherese, 2024
Each day we seek
What’s the secret
Or at least a formula
Making a bet
In living perfect.
But we don’t need
To overcomplicate,
Nor worry, nor rush
We’re not early, not late
Rather, we’re simply here
In its purest state.
A life of meaning, of joy
Is not a far-flung dream
But a daily choice.
Smile & try
Love & help out
Eat right, do right
Cultivate presence,
And resilience
Learn to embrace
The imperfect
And stay curious
Living with purpose.
(c) Artherese, 2024
There’s nothing
as daunting
as a blank page.
But once you get
the words out
do you have what it takes
to let them soar
explore and be explored
to see how they’ll get far
beyond the confines
of your own little world
Not merely marking the page -
but making your existence felt & heard.
(c) Artherese, 2024
Today’s a chance,
A choice, a beginning.
Regain your balance,
Find your footing.
Breathe for breakfast
Laugh for lunch
Reflect in the evening.
Today’s a chance
Today’s a dance
Today’s just once
(c) Artherese, 2024
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